At a Glance
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dewey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dewey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dewey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Dewey reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,729/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dewey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dewey has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population71
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female11% / 89%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,735
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$344,095
Housing Units80
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,729/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation731 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Dewey was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.