At a Glance
Median Income
$69,231
$33,394 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
Zillow: $184,478
Median Rent
$640/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
19.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dalton City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 2.9% (19% 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 $184,478. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population686
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,231
Per Capita$33,394
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$640
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$184,478
Housing Units324
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,830/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.