Dyersville, Iowa

Dyersville, Iowa

Dyersville, Iowa, in Dubuque county, is 23 miles W of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 167 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the city are in the Dubuque metropolitan area. Dyersville has a population of 4,035.

The People and Families of Dyersville

In Dyersville, about 66% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Dyersville. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dyersville had a median family income of $45,625. Dyersville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Dyersville residents, with $550. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Dyersville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Dyersville Housing

In Dyersville, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Dyersville has higher property taxes than most places in Iowa, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Dyersville, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Dyersville is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Dyersville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Dyersville, IA

Comparing Dyersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Dyersville Almanac

Dyersville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dyersville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dyersville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dyersville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dyersville Hospitals

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DYERSVILLE
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1111 3RD STREET SW
(563) 875-2900
Emergency Service: Yes

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