At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$50,650 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
Zillow: $359,022
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Dime Box Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dime Box's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dime Box 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
Dime Box residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,650. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 466 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dime Box is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,022. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
11.9% of adults in Dime Box hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dime Box has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population199
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$50,650
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$359,022
Housing Units112
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation380 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute35 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dime Box was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.