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Dortches, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
Dortches, NC
At a Glance
How Dortches Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dortches's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dortches a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dortches residents earn a median household income of $72,955 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,573. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dortches is $230,600 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,505. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Dortches reports 939 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 147% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,835/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Dortches hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dortches has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.