At a Glance
Median Income
$39,960
$35,056 per capita
Home Value
$243,500
Zillow: $418,187
Median Rent
$874/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
477/100K
2,123/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dubois residents earn a median household income of $39,960 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,056. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,931 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dubois is $243,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,187. Median rent is $874/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Dubois reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,123/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Dubois hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dubois has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population818
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,960
Per Capita$35,056
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$4,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
B
Home Value$243,500
Rent$874
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$418,187
Housing Units604
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent477/100K
Property2,123/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,174/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation7,305 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Commute12 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dubois was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.543 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.