At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$36,873 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $310,592
Median Rent
$735/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.5% 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+
3.9 / 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 $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,873. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danbury is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,592. Median rent is $735/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
22.2% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danbury has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population85
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$36,873
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$735
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$310,592
Housing Units86
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation957 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Danbury was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.