At a Glance
Median Income
$76,964
$39,596 per capita
Home Value
$252,400
Zillow: $315,324
Median Rent
$963/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
1,710/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.5% smoking rate
How Dickinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dickinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dickinson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dickinson residents earn a median household income of $76,964 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,596. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,566 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dickinson is $252,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,324. Median rent is $963/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Dickinson reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,710/100K. The murder rate is 8.0/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Dickinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dickinson has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,216
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,910/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,964
Per Capita$39,596
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,400
Rent$963
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$315,324
Housing Units11,725
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property1,710/100K
Murder8.0/100K
Assault241/100K
Burglary177/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation2,502 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dickinson was founded in 1882.
The median home in Dickinson was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.