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Dows, Iowa, in Wright county, is 43 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 158 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 675.
In Dows, about 51% of adults are married. Dows offers a lot of one-person housing.
You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Dows had a median family income of $35,156.
Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Dows. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Dows?
In Dows, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Comparing Dows to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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