At a Glance
Median Income
$25,518
$14,703 per capita
Home Value
$77,600
Zillow: $63,288
Median Rent
$627/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
33.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.9%
23.6% smoking rate
How Dermott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dermott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dermott a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dermott residents earn a median household income of $25,518 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,703. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dermott is $77,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $63,288. Median rent is $627/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
12.8% of adults in Dermott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dermott has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,727
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density797/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$25,518
Per Capita$14,703
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty33.9%
County GDP$819M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$627
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$63,288
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity52.9%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation139 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dermott was founded in 1890.
The median home in Dermott was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.