At a Glance
Median Income
$40,750
$30,286 per capita
Violent Crime
578/100K
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Donegal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donegal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donegal a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Donegal residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,286. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Donegal reports 578 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 514/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Donegal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donegal has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population86
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$30,286
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$180,329
Housing Units70
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent578/100K
Property514/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,844 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Donegal was founded in 1796.
The median home in Donegal was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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