What are the schools like in DeWitt, IA?

DeWitt is served primarily by Central DeWitt School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in DeWitt?

The median household income in DeWitt, IA is $66,653 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in DeWitt, IA?

DeWitt has an average high temperature of 29.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.7 inches.

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

Q: Is DeWitt, IA affordable or expensive?

DeWitt's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means DeWitt is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,000 and the median rent is $894 per month.

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

DeWitt has a violent crime rate of 249.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 998.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is DeWitt, IA a Good Place to Live?

DeWitt is a small town of 5,508 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,653 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: DeWitt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

DeWitt's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in DeWitt costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	DeWitt, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$894	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,653	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

DeWitt's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

249.5 /100k

Property Crime

998.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

DeWitt is served primarily by Central DeWitt School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	DeWitt, IA	National Avg
School District	Central DeWitt School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

DeWitt sees average highs of 29.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation and 28.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	DeWitt, IA
Average High — January	29.4°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	37.9"
Annual Snowfall	28.7"

Demographics

Metric	DeWitt, IA	National Avg
Population	5,508	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grand Mound, IA 5 mi Welton, IA 6 mi McCausland, IA 7 mi Park View, IA 9 mi Long Grove, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in DeWitt

DeWitt, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52742

DeWitt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeWitt, IA affordable or expensive?

DeWitt's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes DeWitt roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,000 and median rent is $894/month.

What is the crime rate in DeWitt, IA?

DeWitt's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 998.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in DeWitt?

Public schools in DeWitt are operated by Central DeWitt School District. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is DeWitt, IA a good place to live?

DeWitt, IA has a population of 5,508, a median household income of $66,653, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 DeWitt?

DeWitt averages 29.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches with about 28.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in DeWitt?

DeWitt, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52742.

What is the population of DeWitt?

The population of DeWitt, Iowa is 5,508 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in DeWitt?

Key numbers for living in DeWitt: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $195,000, median household income $66,653, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare DeWitt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.