Dunkerton is a small town of 860 in Iowa, with a median household income of $80,500
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dunkerton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dunkerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dunkerton 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: 88.0
Dunkerton's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dunkerton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dunkerton, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$182,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$703
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Dunkerton's violent crime rate is 258.3 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
258.3 /100k
Property Crime
1350.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dunkerton is served primarily by Dunkerton Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dunkerton, IA
National Avg
School District
Dunkerton Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dunkerton sees average highs of 28.2°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Dunkerton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dunkerton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $182,900 and median rent is $703/month.
Dunkerton's violent crime rate is 258.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1350.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dunkerton are operated by Dunkerton Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dunkerton, IA has a population of 860, a median household income of $80,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Dunkerton averages 28.2°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dunkerton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50626.
The population of Dunkerton, Iowa is 860 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dunkerton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $182,900, median household income $80,500, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dunkerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
