At a Glance
Median Income
$84,474
$42,588 per capita
Home Value
$223,100
Zillow: $225,061
Median Rent
$950/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
2,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How DeWitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeWitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeWitt 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
DeWitt residents earn a median household income of $84,474 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,588. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in DeWitt is $223,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,061. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
DeWitt reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,018/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in DeWitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeWitt has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,535
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,474
Per Capita$42,588
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,100
Rent$950
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$225,061
Housing Units2,182
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property2,018/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary466/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in DeWitt was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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