Dysart, Iowa
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 25% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US places
- top 13% for park & nature access
- bottom 9% for airport distance
Dysart is a small community in Iowa with about 1,542 residents. It grades B for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, violent crime, and comfortable days. It rates lower on air quality and airport distance.
- The median home value in Dysart is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Dysart is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Dysart is $775 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Dysart has a violent crime rate of 242/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Dysart is 23 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.3 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$152k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$775better than 70% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$497better than 37% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.29%better than 34% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 29% of US places
Sales Tax6.94%better than 68% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.99%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.4 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall33.7 inbetter than 28% of US places
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 49% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.3better than 21% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 12% of US places
School Quality44.8better than 25% of US places
Violent Crime242/100kbetter than 79% of US places
Property Crime725/100kbetter than 60% of US places
Community
Population1,54260th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.360th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1438th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.7%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.1%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.6%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 68% of US places
Walkability6.0/20better than 36% of US places
Airport Distance193 mibetter than 9% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.3%better than 65% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.46better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dysart an affordable place to live?
- Dysart is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas. Median rent is $775.
- Is Dysart safe?
- Dysart is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 242/100k (better than 79%). Property crime is 725/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dysart?
- Dysart averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 39.4 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dysart?
- Public-school quality in Dysart is below average, scoring better than 25% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dysart?
- The average one-way commute in Dysart is 23 min.