What are the schools like in Doon, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Doon?

The median household income in Doon, IA is $60,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Doon, IA?

Doon has an average high temperature of 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Doon, IA affordable or expensive?

Doon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Doon is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,000 and the median rent is $600 per month.

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

Doon has a violent crime rate of 127.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 561.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Doon, IA a Good Place to Live?

Doon is a small town of 575 in Iowa, with a median household income of $60,000 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Doon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Doon 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: 88.2

Doon's overall cost of living index is 88.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Doon costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Doon, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Doon's violent crime rate is 127.6 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.6 /100k

Property Crime

561.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Doon, 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	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Doon sees average highs of 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation and 34.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Doon, IA
Average High — January	25.2°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.5"
Annual Snowfall	34.3"

Demographics

Metric	Doon, IA	National Avg
Population	575	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alvord, IA 6 mi Rock Valley, IA 6 mi Hull, IA 8 mi Inwood, IA 10 mi Rock Rapids, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Doon

Doon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51235

Doon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doon, IA affordable or expensive?

Doon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Doon roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $600/month.

What is the crime rate in Doon, IA?

Doon's violent crime rate is 127.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 561.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Doon?

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

Is Doon, IA a good place to live?

Doon, IA has a population of 575, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Doon?

Doon averages 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches with about 34.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Doon?

Doon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51235.

What is the population of Doon?

The population of Doon, Iowa is 575 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Doon?

Key numbers for living in Doon: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $60,000, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Doon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.