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Dallas County
  • County in Iowa
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Dallas County

#1 in Best Counties for Families in Iowa
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Iowa
  • 1 review
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Dallas County is located in Iowa with a population of 96,604. Dallas County is one of the best places to live in Iowa. In Dallas County, most residents own their homes. In Dallas County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dallas County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Dallas County are highly rated.
    Population
    96,604
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,078
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Dallas County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      147.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      6.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      469.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,111.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      181.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
    More About Dallas County Residents

    Working in Dallas County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,492
    National
    $69,021
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    Places to Work in Dallas County

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    Dallas County Reviews

    1 review
    • Sept 10 2017
    • Overall Experience
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