At a Glance
Median Income
$33,879
$20,553 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
Zillow: $139,496
Median Rent
$822/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
486/100K
851/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
21.1% smoking rate
How Dorris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dorris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dorris a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dorris residents earn a median household income of $33,879 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,553. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dorris is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,496. Median rent is $822/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Dorris reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 851/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Dorris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorris has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population810
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$33,879
Per Capita$20,553
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$822
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$139,496
Housing Units357
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent486/100K
Property851/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation4,243 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Dorris was founded in 1908.
The median home in Dorris was built in 1968.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.