At a Glance
Median Income
$58,508
$23,244 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
Zillow: $197,175
Median Rent
$800/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dale residents earn a median household income of $58,508 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,244. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dale is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,175. Median rent is $800/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Dale reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 943/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,569
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,508
Per Capita$23,244
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,820M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$800
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$197,175
Housing Units560
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property943/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation454 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dale was founded in 1843.
The median home in Dale was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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