Median Income
$75,125
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$591
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
37% lower than US avg
How Diggins Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population303
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,125
Per Capita$31,080
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.8%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$591
Ownership82.6%
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+90.4%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.7%
Is Diggins a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Diggins receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Diggins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Diggins is $75,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Diggins is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $591 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Diggins has a population of 303 with a density of 312 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.6% Hispanic.
Population
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
The median household income in Diggins is $75,125, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,125 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,080 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
The median home value in Diggins is $141,700, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $591 (49% below US avg). 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied.
Home Values
| Census Median | $141,700 |
| 50% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $591 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
Property Tax
In Diggins, 43.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 34.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Diggins vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Diggins vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |