North Carolina
Dillsboro is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 215. Residents earn $45,833 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dillsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dillsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dillsboro is $45,833, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dillsboro is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Dillsboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,833 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,591 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,990 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,271 |
| County GDP | $2,188M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 179 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,687 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $225,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 33.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,687 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.2 inches |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,061 ft (628 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3706°N, 83.2526°W |
| County FIPS | 37099 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.4% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 179 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |