Dickinson County, Iowa
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 1% for amenities nearby
- top 5% for commute time
- bottom 20% for annual snowfall
Dickinson County is a county in Iowa with about 18,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and annual snowfall.
Official websitedickinsoncountyiowa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in0.7 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 45% of US counties
Home Value$236k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$902better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 39% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.55%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment2.1%better than 92% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.5 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 20% of US counties
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 65% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.3better than 62% of US counties
School Quality50.1better than 40% of US counties
Violent Crime572/100kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Crime620/100kbetter than 66% of US counties
Community
Population17,69238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.989th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3444th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 77% of US counties
Airport Distance141 mibetter than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.4%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby53.13better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dickinson County an affordable place to live?
- Dickinson County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 45% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dickinson County?
- The median home value in Dickinson County is $236k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dickinson County?
- Median household income in Dickinson County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dickinson County?
- Median gross rent in Dickinson County is $902 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dickinson County safe?
- Dickinson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 572/100k (better than 65%). Property crime is 620/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dickinson County?
- Dickinson County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 29.5 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dickinson County?
- Public-school quality in Dickinson County is about average, scoring better than 40% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dickinson County?
- The average one-way commute in Dickinson County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)