Dows
City in Wright County, Iowa
Dows is a city in Wright County, Iowa, with 521 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galt, 5.7 miles NW.
- 521residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 677 / sq mipopulation density
- 50071ZIP code
About Dows
Dows is a city in Franklin and Wright counties of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 521 at the time of the 2020 census. The town was incorporated on May 3, 1892.
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Living in Dows
- Median household income
- $78,000
- Median home value
- $59,800
- Median rent
- $695/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Dows had 521 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 521 |
|---|---|
| Density | 677 per sq mi (262 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dows at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wright County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 521 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.77 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6584° N, 93.5020° W |
| ZIP code | 50071 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1922305 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dows
- Galt5.7 mi NW
- Popejoy5.8 mi SE
- Rowan6.1 mi NW
- Coulter8.5 mi NE
- Latimer10.0 mi NE
- Alexander10.2 mi N
- Williams11.9 mi S
- Alden11.9 mi SE
- Clarion12.6 mi NW
- Bradford12.8 mi E
- Belmond14.1 mi NW
- Blairsburg14.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Dows
What county is Dows in?
Dows is in Wright County, Iowa.
What is the population of Dows, IA?
521 people lived in Dows at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dows, IA?
The ZIP code of Dows is 50071.
What is the elevation of Dows?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dows?
Galt (5.7 mi), Popejoy (5.8 mi), Rowan (6.1 mi), Coulter (8.5 mi), Latimer (10.0 mi).
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