What are the schools like in Dumont, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Dumont?

The median household income in Dumont, IA is $49,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Dumont, IA?

Dumont has an average high temperature of 25.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Dumont, IA affordable or expensive?

Dumont's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dumont is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $64,500 and the median rent is $717 per month.

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

Dumont has a violent crime rate of 20.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 103.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dumont, IA a Good Place to Live?

Dumont is a small town of 784 in Iowa, with a median household income of $49,625 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dumont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dumont 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: 85.5

Dumont's overall cost of living index is 85.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dumont costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dumont, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$64,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$717	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dumont's violent crime rate is 20.8 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.8 /100k

Property Crime

103.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dumont, 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	9.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dumont sees average highs of 25.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation and 31.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dumont, IA
Average High — January	25.0°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	31.6"

Demographics

Metric	Dumont, IA	National Avg
Population	784	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bristow, IA 4 mi Aredale, IA 6 mi Hansell, IA 7 mi Allison, IA 9 mi Geneva, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dumont

Dumont, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50625

Dumont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dumont, IA affordable or expensive?

Dumont's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dumont roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $64,500 and median rent is $717/month.

What is the crime rate in Dumont, IA?

Dumont's violent crime rate is 20.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 103.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dumont?

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

Is Dumont, IA a good place to live?

Dumont, IA has a population of 784, a median household income of $49,625, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Dumont?

Dumont averages 25.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches with about 31.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dumont?

Dumont, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50625.

What is the population of Dumont?

The population of Dumont, Iowa is 784 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dumont?

Key numbers for living in Dumont: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $64,500, median household income $49,625, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dumont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.