Dysart[a] is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States.

Dysart got its start in the year 1872, following construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through the territory.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.24 km2), all land.

There were 597 housing units at an average density of 477.3 per square mile (184.3/km2).

There were 598 housing units at an average density of 478.4 per square mile (184.7/km2).

24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 571 housing units at an average density of 453.4 per square mile (175.1/km2).

29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Dysart-Geneseo's high school consolidated with La Porte City's in 1989.

UCS has learning centers located in Dysart and La Porte City, Iowa.