What are the schools like in Dysart, IA?

Dysart is served primarily by Union Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Dysart?

The median household income in Dysart, IA is $72,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Dysart, IA?

Dysart has an average high temperature of 25.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Dysart, IA affordable or expensive?

Dysart's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dysart is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,000 and the median rent is $775 per month.

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

Dysart has a violent crime rate of 79.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 159.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dysart, IA a Good Place to Live?

Dysart is a small town of 1,542 in Iowa, with a median household income of $72,917 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Dysart stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Dysart 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: 90.3

Dysart's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dysart costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dysart, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dysart's violent crime rate is 79.6 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.6 /100k

Property Crime

159.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dysart is served primarily by Union Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dysart, IA	National Avg
School District	Union Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dysart sees average highs of 25.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dysart, IA
Average High — January	25.6°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.7"

Demographics

Metric	Dysart, IA	National Avg
Population	1,542	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Traer, IA 8 mi Clutier, IA 8 mi Garrison, IA 9 mi La Porte City, IA 12 mi Elberon, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Dysart

Dysart, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52224

Dysart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dysart, IA affordable or expensive?

Dysart's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dysart roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,000 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Dysart, IA?

Dysart's violent crime rate is 79.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 159.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dysart?

Public schools in Dysart are operated by Union Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dysart, IA a good place to live?

Dysart, IA has a population of 1,542, a median household income of $72,917, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Dysart?

Dysart averages 25.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 33.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dysart?

Dysart, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52224.

What is the population of Dysart?

The population of Dysart, Iowa is 1,542 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dysart?

Key numbers for living in Dysart: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $152,000, median household income $72,917, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dysart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.