What are the schools like in Dana, IA?

School district data for Dana is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dana?

The median household income in Dana, IA is $82,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Dana, IA?

Dana has an average high temperature of 27.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.7 inches.

Dana, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Dana, IA?

Dana has a violent crime rate of 45.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 596.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dana, IA a Good Place to Live?

Dana is a small town of 27 in Iowa, with a median household income of $82,500 .

Strengths: Dana stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Dana metro area.

Metric	Dana, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dana's violent crime rate is 45.0 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.0 /100k

Property Crime

596.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dana, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dana sees average highs of 27.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 31.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dana, IA
Average High — January	27.6°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	31.7"

Demographics

Metric	Dana, IA	National Avg
Population	27	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Paton, IA 4 mi Grand Junction, IA 5 mi Beaver, IA 7 mi Boxholm, IA 8 mi Jefferson, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dana

Dana, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50064

Dana vs Other Cities

Dana, IA vs Paton, IA Dana, IA vs Grand Junction, IA Dana, IA vs Beaver, IA Dana, IA vs Boxholm, IA Dana, IA vs Jefferson, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana, IA affordable or expensive?

Dana has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $917/month against a median household income of $82,500.

What is the crime rate in Dana, IA?

Dana's violent crime rate is 45.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 596.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dana?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dana, IA a good place to live?

Dana, IA has a population of 27, a median household income of $82,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dana?

Dana averages 27.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 31.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dana?

Dana, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50064.

What is the population of Dana?

The population of Dana, Iowa is 27 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dana?

Key numbers for living in Dana: median home N/A, median household income $82,500, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.