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Dawson, IA

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Population
114
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,033 ft
Median Home Value
$92,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,313
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Dawson in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityBoone, Iowa23 miles away · 12,471 residents.

About Dawson

Dawson is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 116 residents. Dawson is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Dawson makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Dawson is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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