Dasher, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lowndes County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,212 Population 263/sq mi density
$65,404 Median Income $30,565 per capita
$185,700 Home Value $245,993 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,404 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,700 home value, $942/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dasher, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,404
13% below
$30,565 per capita
Home Value
$185,700
34% below
Zillow: $245,993
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Dasher Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dasher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
66%
Rent
81%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dasher a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dasher residents earn a median household income of $65,404 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,565. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dasher is $185,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,993. Median rent is $942/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

14.3% of adults in Dasher hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dasher has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,212
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,404
Per Capita$30,565
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$7,135M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,700
Rent$942
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$245,993
Housing Units411
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,342/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation161 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dasher was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.