Dickens, IA
Living in Dickens
Bikeability
12
Walkability
43
Commute
79
Public Transit
14
Affordability
90
Public Safety
95
Airports
24
Hospitals
90
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
212
Population
-12 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-19 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
84%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years33%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K29%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office15%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Housing
$76k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$492
Median Monthly Rent
+$186 (2010–19)
80%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K28%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas71%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dickens
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Dickens
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dickens
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado19
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dickens, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dickens, IA
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
5 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
7 miles, W
Emmetsburg Catholic School
17 miles, E
Sanborn Christian School
32 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dickens, IA
Buena Vista University
35 miles, S
Northwestern College
53 miles, W
Dordt University
58 miles, W
Waldorf University
70 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dickens, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
6 miles, W
Palo Alto County Hospital
17 miles, E
Lakes Regional Healthcare
20 miles, N
Avera Holy Family Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dickens, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
86 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
92 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
131 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
134 miles, S