Dysart Statistical Information
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey
Geography/Climate
Gently rolling mid-continent fertile / high yield farmlands.
Employment
Corn, soybeans, cattle & hogs anchor agricultural economy.
Larger Payrolls:
Housing
Median value of:
- Single family house $95,200
- Median mortgage $970
Source: 2005-2009 American Commuinity Survey
Utilities
- Electric Dysart Municipal Utilities
- Natural Gas Alliant Energy
- Water City of Dysart
- Sewer City of Dysart
- Phone Farmers Coop Telephone
- Internet Farmers Coop Telephone
- Internet Mediacom
- TV Cable Mediacom
- TV Cable Farmers Coop Telephone
Educational Insitutions
Union Community School District
Health Care
- Books & Serial Volumes 12,633
- Total Circulation 24,316
- Children’s Materials 10,014
- Public Internet Terminals 8
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2005
Taxes
- Sales Tax: 7%
- State Income Tax 0.36% – 8.98% plus base rate
Source: Iowa Department of Revenue, 2008
Houses of Worship
Financial Institutions
Source: Federal Deposit Ins. Corp., 2008
Social Characteristics
- High School Grad or Higher 95%
- Bachelors Degree or Higher 16%
- Civilian Veterans 16%
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey
Funded by the D.D.C.
The Dysart Development Corporation is a non-profit, community development organization open to all citizens and businesses in the community of Dysart and the surrounding area. Its primary objectives are, (a) to improve the quality of life for its residents of all ages, (b) to promote growth and diversification of the local economy through the retention and expansion of existing businesses and industry, (c) to promote the recruitment of new business and industry, and (d) to promote community revitalization by providing assistance and support.
City park, Dysart Family Aquatic Center. C.R. Roberts Memorial Trail. Swimming, fishing, boating, camping at Hickory Hills Park, 5 1/2 miles north of Dysart. 18 hole rolling hills golf course & clubhouse. Museum with a one-room country school. Downtown artist studios and boutique shops.
Dysart City Hall
601 Wilson, Dysart, IA 52224
319-476-5690
dysart@fctc.coop
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