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Dayton, IA
City in Webster County, Iowa.
Population
689
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
809
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,500 a year, 23% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,800 (45% below Iowa) and median rent is $523 a month.
Local data for Dayton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,500
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$523/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (184), Swedish Americans (66), Irish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,614
17,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,766 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarcourtCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| BoxholmCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| LehighCity | 6.5 mi | 2.1 |
| StratfordCity | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Pilot MoundCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| FraserCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| GowrieCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| OthoCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| PatonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CoalvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| CallenderCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DanaCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| StanhopeCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| DuncombeCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| OgdenCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| BeaverCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, IA in?
- Dayton is in Webster County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dayton, IA?
- About 689 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Harcourt (5.3 mi), Boxholm (6.3 mi), Lehigh (6.5 mi), Stratford (7.4 mi), Pilot Mound (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023