Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dow City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Dow City is 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime D+

Dow City crime rates are 2,442 per 100k, which is 51% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,010 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
432 crimes per 100k
D
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employment D-

The median income in Dow City is $35,341 - which is 35% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$35,341
F
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Dow City home prices are $80,300 - which is 40% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$80,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
32%
A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B

The Dow City graduation rate is 78% - which is 11% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
75%
B+
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Boyer Valley Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dow City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dow City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dow City.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Dow City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors