At a Glance
Median Income
$45,882
$20,704 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $191,908
Median Rent
$606/mo
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
17.1% smoking rate
How Dozier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dozier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dozier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dozier residents earn a median household income of $45,882 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,704. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dozier is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,908. Median rent is $606/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
4.5% of adults in Dozier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dozier has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population410
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,882
Per Capita$20,704
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$606M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$606
Ownership21.2%
Zillow$191,908
Housing Units221
Rent Burden11.3%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation296 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband35.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dozier was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.