At a Glance
Median Income
$59,688
$30,365 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $302,141
Median Rent
$481/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.2% smoking rate
How Doon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Doon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Doon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Doon residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,365. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Doon is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,141. Median rent is $481/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
12.8% of adults in Doon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Doon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population477
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$30,365
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,900
Rent$481
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$302,141
Housing Units222
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,295 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Doon was founded in 1892.
The median home in Doon was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.