The Town FilesDallas County, Iowa
107,968 people. The median home is worth $355,600 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $102,379.
Towns in Dallas County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee | 23,940 | $350,500 | $101,029 | 34.7 |
| Perry | 7,836 | $121,400 | $68,910 | 39.0 |
| Adel | 6,153 | $327,900 | $95,250 | 36.5 |
| Dallas Center | 1,901 | $246,800 | $95,854 | 41.1 |
| Granger | 1,654 | $329,400 | $112,404 | 30.6 |
| Van Meter | 1,484 | $264,000 | $135,139 | 38.0 |
| Woodward | 1,346 | $179,900 | $65,658 | 40.3 |
| De Soto | 915 | $227,700 | $97,109 | 32.0 |
| Redfield | 731 | $142,800 | $66,094 | 34.0 |
| Dexter | 640 | $163,500 | $87,250 | 38.7 |
People and housing
| Dallas County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,600 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $1,311 | $820 |
| Median household income | $102,379 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
55,258 jobs in 2024, average pay $76,316 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,096 storm events in Dallas County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Dallas County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).