At a Glance
Median Income
$39,350
$18,276 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
Zillow: $173,745
Median Rent
$755/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
1,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglas 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
Douglas residents earn a median household income of $39,350 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,276. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglas is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,745. Median rent is $755/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Douglas reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,576/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglas has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population16,118
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,615/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,350
Per Capita$18,276
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$6,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$755
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$173,745
Housing Units5,469
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property1,576/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,095 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Douglas was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
23.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.