At a Glance
Median Income
$64,750
$39,527 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
Zillow: $120,687
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Dorrance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dorrance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dorrance a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dorrance residents earn a median household income of $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,527. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dorrance is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,687. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
17.5% of adults in Dorrance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorrance has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population193
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$39,527
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$357M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$120,687
Housing Units120
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dorrance was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.