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Dunkerton

A city of 842 people in Iowa
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Conserved land5.4%41 of 770 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Dunkerton

City in Iowa, US
1853Established
842Population
1.1 sq miArea
955 ftElevation

Dunkerton is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 842 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code50626
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Housing in Dunkerton

$242K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Dunkerton home is worth about $242,000, up 1.5% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Dunkerton

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6better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Allen HospitalWaterloo · 9.5 mi · ER
Peoples Community Health ClinicWaterloo · 9.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dunkerton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dunkerton →

Natural hazards in Dunkerton

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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School Grade C

The public schools Dunkerton’s kids attend trail 73% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictDunkerton Comm School DistrictSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.

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