At a Glance
Median Income
$30,982
$21,675 per capita
Home Value
$40,200
Zillow: $112,548
Median Rent
$475/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
19.6% poverty rate
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
3.3 / 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 $30,982 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,675. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dale is $40,200 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,548. Median rent is $475/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.2% of adults in Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,295
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density7,194/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$30,982
Per Capita$21,675
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$40,200
Rent$475
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$112,548
Housing Units620
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,261 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Dale was founded in 1891.
The median home in Dale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.