At a Glance
Median Income
$24,271
$21,996 per capita
Home Value
$51,400
Zillow: $159,330
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.1% smoking rate
How Dell City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dell City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dell City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dell City residents earn a median household income of $24,271 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,996. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 80 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dell City is $51,400 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,330. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
7.2% of adults in Dell City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dell City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.0%
Veterans24.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,271
Per Capita$21,996
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,450
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,400
Rent
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$159,330
Housing Units104
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation3,697 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband57.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Dell City was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.9% of the population has a disability.
23.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.