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Dalton, United Kingdom
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Dalton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 518. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 518 |
| Population Density | 202 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.1833°, -1.3500° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Dalton
Dalton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 518. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Dalton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Dalton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 47 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 207 |
Property Tax
Climate in Dalton
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1833°N, 1.3500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Dalton
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldersby St James CE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Topcliffe CofE Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sessay Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cundall Manor School | — | — | — | — |
| Alanbrooke Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Mary's School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dalton
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | — | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | — | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Jorvik Radio | — | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dalton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Roman Site Museum | ||||
| Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop | ||||
| Mount Grace House | ||||
| Rievaulx Abbey Museum | ||||
| Ripon Prison and Police Museum | ||||
| Shandy Hall | ||||
| The Courthouse Museum | ||||
| The Royal Pump Room Museum | ||||
| The World of James Herriot | ||||
| Thirsk Museum | ||||
| Tudor Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Workhouse Museum |
Libraries in Dalton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedale Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilton and Woodfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boroughbridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dringhouses Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easingwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harrogate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knaresborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northallerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poppleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ripon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Starbeck Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thirsk Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Dalton
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dalton
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dalton
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dalton
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dalton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonet Brewing | ||||
| Bosun's Brewery | ||||
| Daleside Brewery | ||||
| Harrogate Brewing Company | ||||
| Pennine Brewing Co | ||||
| Roosters | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Turning Point Brew Co | ||||
| Yorkshire Heart |
Airports Near Dalton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | — | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Moor Aero Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dalton
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dalton Post Office | |
| Topcliffe Post Office Newsagent |
Treatment Centers in Dalton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalton
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baldersby Mission Room | |
| Dishforth Methodist Church | |
| Dishforth Methodist Church | |
| St Columba | |
| St Cuthbert | |
| St James Church | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Mary & All Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Dalton
What is the population of Dalton?
Dalton has a population of 518 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Dalton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Dalton?
Dalton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Dalton?
Dalton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 47 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Dalton?
50.0% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Dalton?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.