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Dysart, IA


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Dysart, Iowa

Dysart, Iowa, in Tama county, is 22 miles S of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 196 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 1,303 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Dysart

In Dysart, about 64% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Dysart.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dysart had a median family income of $45,774. Lots of residents of Dysart prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Dysart folks tended to give their money ($1,500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Dysart Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dysart that were owner-occupied was 80%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Dysart, 89% of commuters drive to work. Dysart offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Dysart Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Dysart, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built23
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