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Dallas County
  • County in Iowa

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Housing
    grade A
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade A+
  7. Weather
    grade C+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

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.

About

Population
96,604

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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