Dows, IA
Living in Dows
Bikeability
33
Walkability
40
Commute
39
Public Transit
14
Affordability
100
Public Safety
97
Airports
17
Hospitals
85
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
580
Population
-5 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+16% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office26%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$48k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$404
Median Monthly Rent
+$142 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K54%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas57%
Utility gas13%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dows
United States45
Iowa35
Wright County5
Property Crime in Dows
United States48
Iowa43
Wright County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dows
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado24
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dows, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dows, IA
St Pauls Lutheran School
8 miles, NE
St Thomas Aquinas School
21 miles, SW
Kanawha Christian School
24 miles, NW
Timothy Christian School
32 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Dows, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
36 miles, N
Waldorf University
42 miles, N
Iowa State University
44 miles, S
Wartburg College
52 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dows, IA
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
12 miles, W
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
14 miles, NW
Hansen Family Hospital
16 miles, SE
Franklin General Hospital
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Dows, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
78 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
100 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
106 miles, SE