At a Glance
Median Income
$38,125
$27,383 per capita
Home Value
$44,100
Zillow: $96,008
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Dickens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dickens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dickens 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
Dickens residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,383. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 64 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dickens is $44,100 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,008. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
3.0% of adults in Dickens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dickens has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population225
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$27,383
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$115M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$44,100
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$96,008
Housing Units135
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,813/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation2,544 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute52 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dickens was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.0% of the population has a disability.