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Dows, IA
City in Wright County, Iowa.
Population
562
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
731
ZIP codes
0
Dows and its ZIP codes
Dows at a glance
- Dows is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,000, 4% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,800 (71% below Iowa) and median rent is $695 a month.
Local data for Dows, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dows, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,000
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$59,800
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (173), Norwegian Americans (44), Mexican Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Dows.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,116
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $7,179 per person
How people get to work
Dows, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.7%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dows, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dows, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Dows
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GaltCity | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PopejoyCity | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| RowanCity | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| CoulterCity | 8.5 mi | 2.5 |
| LatimerCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| AlexanderCity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| WilliamsCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AldenCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| ClarionCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BelmondCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| BlairsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Iowa FallsCity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| HamptonCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| BuckeyeCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MeserveyCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dows, IA in?
- Dows is in Wright County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dows, IA?
- About 562 people live in Dows, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dows?
- Nearby places include Galt (5.8 mi), Popejoy (5.8 mi), Rowan (6.2 mi), Coulter (8.5 mi), Latimer (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023