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Dows, IA

Dows, IA.

Population: 847 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,929
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+70.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$114,440
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
33.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Clarion Municipal Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-83 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,333
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
42.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,439
Average weekly wage
$1,018
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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