At a Glance
Home Value
$161,300
Zillow: $170,155
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
20.3% smoking rate
How Dawson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dawson a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dawson is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,155. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dawson has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,831
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
Home Value$161,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$170,155
Housing Units68
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,866/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation779 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dawson was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.