At a Glance
Median Income
$44,531
$25,000 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
Zillow: $265,530
Median Rent
$544/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Dobson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dobson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dobson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dobson residents earn a median household income of $44,531 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,000. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,028 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dobson is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,530. Median rent is $544/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Dobson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,914/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Dobson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dobson has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,521
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,531
Per Capita$25,000
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$544
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$265,530
Housing Units644
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,914/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,235 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dobson was founded in 1853.
The median home in Dobson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.