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Dighton, KS
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Dighton, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Dighton a Good Place to Live?
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 $102,558. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Dighton reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 845/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.