At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$22,561 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $251,704
Median Rent
$770/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Dubois Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dubois's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dubois a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dubois residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,561. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dubois is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,704. Median rent is $770/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
24.2% of adults in Dubois hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dubois has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population495
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$22,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$57M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A
Home Value$195,800
Rent$770
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$251,704
Housing Units259
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation5,130 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dubois was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.331 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
20.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.