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Dawson, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa.
Population
102
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
206
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 3.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Dawson, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
36.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JamaicaCity | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PerryCity | 6.4 mi | 5.8 |
| RippeyCity | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| YaleCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BerkleyCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| BoutonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BagleyCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MinburnCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake PanoramaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| PanoraCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| BeaverCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LindenCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| JeffersonCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| WoodwardCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, IA in?
- Dawson is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dawson, IA?
- About 102 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Jamaica (4.5 mi), Perry (6.4 mi), Rippey (6.4 mi), Yale (8.6 mi), Berkley (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023