At a Glance
Median Income
$64,028
$33,285 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
Zillow: $217,998
Median Rent
$750/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Danbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danbury 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
Danbury residents earn a median household income of $64,028 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,285. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danbury is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,998. Median rent is $750/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
15.2% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danbury has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$33,285
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$750
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$217,998
Housing Units167
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,165 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Danbury was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.