The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Dallas county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 19.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 0.89%. The overall influence score for Dallas is 2.
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Dallas County is located in south-central Iowa and is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. As of 2019, the population of Dallas County was 66,843. The median age in the county is 38.2 years, with the majority of the population (58.7%) between the ages of 25 and 64.
The median household income in Dallas County is $60,948, which is slightly higher than the national median of $57,652. The percentage of people living in poverty is 8.1%, which is lower than the national average of 11.8%.
The majority of people living in Dallas County (92.2%) own their own homes, with an average housing value of $148,800. The cost of living in Dallas County is relatively low compared to other parts of Iowa, with an index score of 95.6 out of 100 (the US average is 100).
Dallas County has a strong agricultural presence, which contributes to the local economy. The county also has several major employers such as Iowa State University and Mercy Medical Center. Additionally, there are several small businesses and retail stores throughout the county.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243