Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Quasdorf Wagon, Machine and Blacksmith Shop Museum
Museum
Arby's
Fast Food
Toft County Park
Park
Dows Park
Park
Dows Junction
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dows.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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The cost of living in Dows is 79/100 - which is 12% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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Dows crime rates are 2,486 per 100k, which is 45% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,082 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
405 crimes per 100k
D
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The median income in Dows is $40,760 - which is 25% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$40,760
F
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Franklin Medical Clinic - Dows
Doctor
Dows Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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Dows home prices are $40,500 - which is 70% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$40,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-5%
D+
Home Affordability
1x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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The Dows graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dows? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Toft County Park
      Dows Park

      Entertainment

      Quasdorf Wagon, Machine and Blacksmith Shop Museum

      Food & Drink

      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dows? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dows.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dows a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Franklin Medical Clinic - Dows