Dawson, IA Rankings

Dawson, IA is an unincorporated community located in Adair County and ranked at #47 in the list of best places to live in Iowa. It has a livability score of 67 out of 100 and is considered one of the safest places to live in the state with a crime rate of 13 per 1000 residents. The median household income for Dawson stands at $44,557, which is lower than the national average. The cost of living index for Dawson is just 0.5 percent higher than the state average and 2.2 percent lower than the national average. Education wise, there are not many schools in Dawson; however, nearby cities such as Des Moines provide ample educational opportunities. In terms of quality of life, Dawson provides many recreational activities including parks, trails and access to nearby lakes for fishing and boating. Overall, Dawson can be considered one of the best places to live in Iowa due to its affordability, safety record and recreational opportunities available close by.

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