At a Glance
Median Income
$46,591
$25,544 per capita
Home Value
$137,700
Zillow: $295,031
Median Rent
$940/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Dillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dillsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dillsboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dillsboro residents earn a median household income of $46,591 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,544. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dillsboro is $137,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,031. Median rent is $940/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
14.6% of adults in Dillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dillsboro has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,809
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,340/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,591
Per Capita$25,544
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,700
Rent$940
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$295,031
Housing Units777
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,690/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation876 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dillsboro was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.