At a Glance
Home Value
$177,500
Zillow: $226,370
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
44.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.4% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dawson is $177,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,370. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
44.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dawson has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$57,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$189M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
Home Value$177,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$226,370
Housing Units53
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,404/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation1,750 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband39.1%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dawson was founded in 1880.
The median home in Dawson was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.