At a Glance
Median Income
$69,659
$45,865 per capita
Home Value
$145,000
Zillow: $232,911
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Dove Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dove Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dove Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dove Creek residents earn a median household income of $69,659 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,865. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 100 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dove Creek is $145,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,911. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
13.4% of adults in Dove Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dove Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,659
Per Capita$45,865
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$106M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,000
Rent
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$232,911
Housing Units393
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation6,840 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dove Creek was built in 1973.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.