At a Glance
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $179,086
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
19.0% smoking rate
How Dalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dalton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,086. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age74.2 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans33.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$15,976
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
Housing
Home Value$73,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,086
Housing Units15
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation679 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband66.7%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dalton was built in 1973.
76.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (49 miles).
27.3% of the population has a disability.