At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Deer Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Island a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Deer Island reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 460/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Deer Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer Island has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,841
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$529,176
Housing Units95
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property460/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer Island was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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