The Town FilesDeWitt, Iowa
City in Clinton County · population 5,514 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,100
- Household income
- $92,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.6
DeWitt is a city of 5,514 people in Clinton County, Iowa. The median home is worth $237,100, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks more upscale than 87% of Iowa towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Iowa towns, hipper than 77% of Iowa towns.
How DeWitt ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in DeWitt is worth $237,100, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $92,587, which is more affordable than 30% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $955 a month. 79.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | DeWitt | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,100 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $955 | $820 |
| Median household income | $92,587 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 79.4% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in DeWitt
| People | DeWitt | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 88.5% |
Weather in DeWitt
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 14.3°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeWitt since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 8, 1988 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 7.00 inches on September 27, 1959.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | DR-4119: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,273 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,714 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in DeWitt itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in DeWitt
4 public schools with 1,577 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central DeWitt High School | 9-12 | 543 | 14.3 |
| Ekstrand Elementary School | PK-3 | 479 | 14.1 |
| Central DeWitt Intermediate School | 4-6 | 323 | 12.9 |
| Central DeWitt Middle School | 7-8 | 232 | 12.2 |
Towns near DeWitt
- Park View, IA8.8 mi · 2,709 people · home $276,000
- Eldridge, IA12.8 mi · 6,726 people · home $350,500
- Camanche, IA14.0 mi · 4,570 people · home $172,400
- Clinton, IA15.6 mi · 24,469 people · home $118,200
- Maquoketa, IA17.5 mi · 6,128 people · home $132,500
- Le Claire, IA17.9 mi · 4,710 people · home $318,700
- Bettendorf, IA18.0 mi · 39,102 people · home $306,500
- Davenport, IA18.6 mi · 101,724 people · home $166,400
DeWitt questions
Is DeWitt, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, DeWitt scores better for retirees than 20% of Iowa towns and quieter than 24%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in DeWitt?
The median owner-occupied home in DeWitt is valued at $237,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,587, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $955 a month.
What is the weather like in DeWitt?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 28.7 inches of snow.
Does DeWitt get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeWitt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 8, 1988. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)