At a Glance
Median Income
$72,692
$26,337 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $163,840
Median Rent
$767/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.7% smoking rate
How Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deerfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deerfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deerfield residents earn a median household income of $72,692 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,337. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deerfield is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,840. Median rent is $767/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
5.5% of adults in Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
67.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deerfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population760
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,692
Per Capita$26,337
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$767
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$163,840
Housing Units227
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation2,949 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+67.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Deerfield was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.