At a Glance
Median Income
$49,643
$28,283 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
Zillow: $202,842
Median Rent
$818/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Donalds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donalds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donalds 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
Donalds residents earn a median household income of $49,643 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,283. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Donalds is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,842. Median rent is $818/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
21.8% of adults in Donalds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donalds has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,643
Per Capita$28,283
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$818
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$202,842
Housing Units171
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,941/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation727 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Donalds was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.