At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$34,362 per capita
Home Value
$248,500
Zillow: $349,443
Median Rent
$920/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.1% smoking rate
How Dillard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dillard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dillard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dillard residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,362. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dillard is $248,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,443. Median rent is $920/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
30.4% of adults in Dillard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dillard has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$34,362
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$852M
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
B+
Home Value$248,500
Rent$920
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$349,443
Housing Units194
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,891/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain70.5 in/yr
Elevation2,182 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dillard was built in 1978.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.