At a Glance
Median Income
$38,452
$18,626 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $195,743
Median Rent
$723/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
783/100K
4,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
37.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
30.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Dilkon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dilkon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dilkon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dilkon residents earn a median household income of $38,452 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,626. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dilkon is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,743. Median rent is $723/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Dilkon reports 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,878/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Dilkon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dilkon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,267
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,452
Per Capita$18,626
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty37.0%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$723
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$195,743
Housing Units471
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent783/100K
Property4,878/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking30.6%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death21,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,417 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute42 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Dilkon was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.