At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$31,423 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
Zillow: $177,958
Median Rent
$870/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
2,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dalton residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,423. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 184 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,958. Median rent is $870/month, with 13.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Dalton reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,670/100K.
Education
43.8% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population470
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$31,423
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$870
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$177,958
Housing Units185
Rent Burden13.4%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property2,670/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,257 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dalton was built in 1950.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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