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Dysart, IA
City in Tama County, Iowa.
Population
1,519
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,215
ZIP codes
0
Dysart and its ZIP codes
Dysart at a glance
- Dysart is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,695, 10% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 (24% below Iowa) and median rent is $766 a month.
Local data for Dysart, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dysart, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,695
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (549), Irish Americans (144), Chinese Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tama County. PPP loans are for Dysart.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,627
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,444
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $8,240 per person
How people get to work
Dysart, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dysart, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dysart, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Dysart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClutierCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| TraerCity | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| GarrisonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| La Porte CityCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| ElberonCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount AuburnCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ViningCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| KeystoneCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| VintonCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Van HorneCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| GilbertvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ChelseaCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| ReinbeckCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| BrandonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ToledoCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dysart, IA in?
- Dysart is in Tama County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dysart, IA?
- About 1,519 people live in Dysart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dysart?
- Nearby places include Clutier (8 mi), Traer (8.1 mi), Garrison (8.8 mi), La Porte City (11 mi), Elberon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023