Dawson, IA
Living in Dawson
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute76
Public Transit4
Affordability99
Public Safety91
Airports42
Hospitals78
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
130Population-2 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial12%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate50%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone32%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K36%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector87%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts10%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Walked1%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$99Median Monthly Rent-$406 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-29% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier82%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K8%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas90%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Dawson
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding64
Tornado42
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson, IA
St Patrick School
6 miles, E
Woodward Academy
16 miles, E
Dallas Center Christian School
16 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson, IA
Iowa State University
32 miles, NE
Drake University
34 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
35 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson, IA
Dallas County Hospital
7 miles, E
Greene County Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Guthrie County Hospital
18 miles, SW
Boone County Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dawson, IA
Des Moines International Airport
36 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
94 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
105 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
117 miles, W