At a Glance
Median Income
$67,833
$31,038 per capita
Home Value
$190,400
Zillow: $183,689
Median Rent
$883/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.4% smoking rate
How Dry Prong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dry Prong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dry Prong a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dry Prong residents earn a median household income of $67,833 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,038. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dry Prong is $190,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,689. Median rent is $883/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
20.1% of adults in Dry Prong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dry Prong has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population390
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,833
Per Capita$31,038
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,400
Rent$883
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$183,689
Housing Units171
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation215 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute34 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Dry Prong was founded in 1945.
The median home in Dry Prong was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.