At a Glance
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $179,086
Violent Crime
602/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
265 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Dalton reports 602 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
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 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age74.2 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans33.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent602/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband6.0%
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).
34.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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