At a Glance
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dresser Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dresser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dresser a Good Place to Live?
F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Dresser reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dresser hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dresser has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female26% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans47.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,243
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$160,616
Housing Units29
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation467 ft
Education
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.