At a Glance
Median Income
$72,955
$36,573 per capita
Home Value
$230,600
Zillow: $330,989
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dortches a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.9% (19% 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 $330,989. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,317
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,955
Per Capita$36,573
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,600
Rent
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$330,989
Housing Units441
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,815/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation191 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dortches was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.