At a Glance
Median Income
$62,321
$65,155 per capita
Home Value
$154,800
Zillow: $243,577
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Dolton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dolton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dolton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dolton residents earn a median household income of $62,321 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,155. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dolton is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,577. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dolton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dolton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,321
Per Capita$65,155
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$243,577
Housing Units24
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,448 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Broadband51.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
Did You Know?
Dolton was founded in 1909.
The median home in Dolton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.