At a Glance
Median Income
$51,625
$22,379 per capita
Home Value
$42,100
Zillow: $99,592
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.3% smoking rate
How Dowell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dowell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dowell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dowell residents earn a median household income of $51,625 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,379. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dowell is $42,100 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,592. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
7.7% of adults in Dowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dowell has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density736/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,625
Per Capita$22,379
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,100
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$99,592
Housing Units155
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation401 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dowell was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.