About Dakota County

Dakota is a county in the Sioux City Metropolitan area. It has a population of 21,308 and a population density of 76, which is 19% below the national average. It has a median age of 32, which is 4 years below the Sioux City Metro median age and 7 years below the national average.


Dakota County has a median home value of $214,917, which is 5% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,204 is 8% above the metro average rent and 42% below the national average rent The average household income in Dakota County is $66,112 , which is 7% below the Metro average household income and 15% below the national average of household income.

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$214,917Median Home Value
$203,604 Sioux City Metro Area
$1,204Median Rent
$1,107 Sioux City Metro Area

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Dakota County's population is made up of 52% married, 31% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Gen Z make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 65% of the population in Dakota County.

21,308Population
143,885 Sioux City Metro Area
76Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
32 Median Age
36 Sioux City Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Dakota County is $29,584. The Median Household Income is $66,112

$29,584Income Per Capita
$35,178 Sioux City Metro Area
$66,112Median Household Income
$70,718 Sioux City Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
12% Sioux City Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Sioux City Metro Area
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Amenities in Dakota County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$214,917Median Home Value
$203,604 Sioux City Metro Area
$1,204Median Rent
$1,107 Sioux City Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Sioux City Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
35%
Home Owners
65%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Hubbard crime index is 45 which is lower than the national average.

45
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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