Quality of Life and Culture in Dow City, IA

Overview

Dow City is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 452. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Dow City has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 18.7 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Dow City, IA

Employment and Income	Dow City	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,692	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$40,625	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	8.0%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Dow City	Iowa	United States
Median Age	39.3	42.5	42.3

Gender	Dow City	Iowa	United States
Male	56.2%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	43.8%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Dow City	Iowa	United States
White	86.5%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	2.4%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	4.0%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	7.1%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Dow City	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$78,700	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$452	$525	$801
Family Households	38.0%	38.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	18.8%	18.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	56.8%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	43.2%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Dow City	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.3%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.4%	41.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	33.9%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	8.2%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.6%	13.0%	15.0%