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Doon, IA
City in Lyon County, Iowa.
Population
529
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
676
ZIP codes
0
Doon and its ZIP codes
Doon at a glance
- Doon is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,750, 15% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,900 (4% below Iowa) and median rent is $510 a month.
Local data for Doon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Doon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$198,900
Median rent
$510/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (284), German Americans (75), Swedish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Doon.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,179
4,951 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.37M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
How people get to work
Doon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Doon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
724
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Doon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Doon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlvordCity | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Rock ValleyCity | 5.8 mi | 4.5 |
| HullCity | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| InwoodCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Rock RapidsCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| LesterCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| GeorgeCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| BoydenCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Fairview, SDTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Sioux CenterCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| MatlockCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Hudson, SDTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LarchwoodCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Steen, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Canton, SDCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Hills, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Doon, IA in?
- Doon is in Lyon County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Doon, IA?
- About 529 people live in Doon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Doon?
- Nearby places include Alvord (5.6 mi), Rock Valley (5.8 mi), Hull (8.1 mi), Inwood (10 mi), Rock Rapids (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023