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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
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      A-
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B-
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B-
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    11. Commute
      B
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    Dallas County is located in Iowa with a population of 84,002. 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
    84,002

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $231,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,012
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Dallas County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • 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
    National
    • Burglary
      469.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,111.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      181.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Dallas County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $84,790
    National
    $55,322
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      Dallas County Reviews

      1 review
      I live in Dallas, I personally love Dallas. There's always something to do with great deals. Very inexpensive places to go and have a good time.
      • Sept 10 2017
      • Overall Experience
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