Dawson, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Dawson is a community in Dallas County, Iowa, home to about 102 people spread across 0.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $45,833 a year, and a typical home is worth about $92,500. About 23.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 96.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Dawson ranks number 859 of 1,017 in population, number 511 in median household income, number 687 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Dawson typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jamaica, IA | 4.5 mi. | 189 |
| 2. | Rippey, IA | 6.4 mi. | 196 |
| 3. | Perry, IA | 6.6 mi. | 7,985 |
| 4. | Yale, IA | 8.5 mi. | 405 |
| 5. | Berkley, IA | 9.0 mi. | 5 |
| 6. | Bouton, IA | 10.8 mi. | 168 |
| 7. | Bagley, IA | 10.8 mi. | 223 |
| 8. | Minburn, IA | 11.5 mi. | 354 |
What is the population of Dawson, Iowa?
Dawson has a population of about 102 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Dawson, Iowa in?
Dawson is located in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Dawson, Iowa?
The median home value in Dawson is about $92,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Dawson, Iowa?
The median personal income in Dawson is about $45,833 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Dawson, Iowa?
Since 1950, 60 tornadoes have been recorded in Dallas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Dawson, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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