At a Glance
Median Income
$32,072
$21,548 per capita
Median Rent
$828/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,286/100K
8,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.9%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Dovesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dovesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dovesville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dovesville residents earn a median household income of $32,072 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,548. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,246 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dovesville reports 1,286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 238% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,308/100K.
Education
2.6% of adults in Dovesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dovesville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,014
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,072
Per Capita$21,548
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$3,416M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$828
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$147,953
Housing Units424
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,286/100K
Property8,308/100K
Health
Obesity51.9%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,869/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband50.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dovesville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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