At a Glance
Median Income
$31,985
$14,471 per capita
Home Value
$80,500
Zillow: $97,848
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
27.3% smoking rate
How Dante Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dante's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dante a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dante residents earn a median household income of $31,985 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,471. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 565 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dante is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,848. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
4.0% of adults in Dante hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dante has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population588
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,985
Per Capita$14,471
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,500
Rent$1,360
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$97,848
Housing Units359
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking27.3%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation2,697 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dante was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
58.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.