At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$43,327 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
Zillow: $113,142
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.2% smoking rate
How Dighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dighton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dighton residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 87 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dighton is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,142. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
23.2% of adults in Dighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dighton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population703
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$43,327
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$174M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$113,142
Housing Units461
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,671/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation2,769 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 13%
Commute15 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dighton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.