State rank#6 of 99
Smallest county107,968 residentsPolk County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 19049
Dallas County, Iowa
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population107,968
Household income$102,379
Unemployment2.6%
Life expectancy81.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Dallas County has 107,968 residents and ranks #6 by population among Iowa county equivalents. Median household income is $102,379. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.6%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Iowa
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Dallas County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Dallas County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $355,600 median home value and $1,311/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $102,379, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Dallas County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 51.5% and life expectancy is 81.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $102,379, rank #1 of 99 available Iowa counties.
- Poor or fair health: 10.9%, rank #1 of 99 available Iowa counties.
- Uninsured: 3.8%, rank #2 of 99 available Iowa counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $355,600, rank #99 of 99; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,311/mo, rank #99 of 99; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 2,415 residents, rank #73 of 95; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Iowa
Rank and range use only counties in Iowa with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$102,379
$102,379; above the state county median of $71,223.
State rank #1 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$355,600
$355,600; above the state county median of $160,600.
State rank #99 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,311/mo
$1,311/mo; above the state county median of $820/mo.
State rank #99 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.6%
2.6%; below the state county median of 2.9%.
State rank #29 of 99 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
51.5%
51.5%; above the state county median of 22.3%.
State rank #3 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
81.9 years
81.9 years; above the state county median of 77.6 years.
State rank #4 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
10.9%
10.9%; below the state county median of 15.8%.
State rank #1 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
3.8%
3.8%; below the state county median of 5.6%.
State rank #2 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,359 residents
1 per 2,359 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,956 residents.
State rank #63 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 2,415 residents
1 per 2,415 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,126 residents.
State rank #73 of 95 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Dallas County FAQ
Is Dallas County a good place to live?
Dallas County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 51.5% and life expectancy is 81.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Dallas County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $355,600 median home value and $1,311/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $102,379, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Dallas County?
Dallas County has 107,968 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Dallas County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 19049; the parent state FIPS is 19.
What is the median household income in Dallas County?
The ACS median household income is $102,379.
How much does housing cost in Dallas County?
Housing benchmarks are $355,600 median home value and $1,311/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $102,379, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Dallas County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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