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Dalton City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
686 Population 1,294/sq mi density
$69,231 Median Income $33,394 per capita
$99,200 Home Value $180,673 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 540 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,231 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dalton City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,231
8% below
$33,394 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
65% below
Zillow: $180,673
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Dalton City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dalton City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
35%
Rent
55%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dalton City 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

Dalton City residents earn a median household income of $69,231 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,394. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dalton City is $99,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,673. Median rent is $640/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Dalton City reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.

Education

16.4% of adults in Dalton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dalton City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population686
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,231
Per Capita$33,394
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$640
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$180,673
Housing Units324
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property540/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,830/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation684 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Dalton City was founded in 1877.
The median home in Dalton City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.