The Town FilesDallas City, Illinois
City in Hancock County · population 805 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $90,000
- Household income
- $63,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 55.1
Dallas City is a city of 805 people in Hancock County, Illinois. The median home is worth $90,000, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 96% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 91% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Dallas City ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dallas City is worth $90,000, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $63,056, which is more affordable than 93% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $866 a month. 81.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dallas City | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $866 | $960 |
| Median household income | $63,056 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 81.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dallas City
| People | Dallas City | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Dallas City
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dallas City since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 24, 1967 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 17, 1992.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 4,144 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,832 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Dallas City itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Dallas City
1 public school with 167 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas City Elem School | PK-8 | 167 | 10.4 |
Towns near Dallas City
- Fort Madison, IA9.6 mi · 10,270 people · home $94,200
- La Harpe, IL10.8 mi · 1,175 people · home $86,400
- Burlington, IA12.1 mi · 23,982 people · home $114,300
- West Burlington, IA12.9 mi · 3,197 people · home $124,000
- Nauvoo, IL13.1 mi · 950 people · home $156,700
- Beaverdale, IA14.9 mi · 880 people · home $170,900
- Montrose, IA15.3 mi · 738 people · home $103,500
- Carthage, IL15.4 mi · 2,490 people · home $112,900
Dallas City questions
Is Dallas City, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dallas City scores better for retirees than 91% of Illinois towns and quieter than 96%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.1).
How much does a house cost in Dallas City?
The median owner-occupied home in Dallas City is valued at $90,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,056, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $866 a month.
What is the weather like in Dallas City?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Dallas City get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dallas City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 24, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)