At a Glance
Median Income
$57,000
$29,809 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $164,640
Median Rent
$675/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Dumas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dumas 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
Dumas residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,809. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumas is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,640. Median rent is $675/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
12.4% of adults in Dumas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumas has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population358
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$29,809
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$899M
Avg Weekly Wage$833
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$675
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$164,640
Housing Units160
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation592 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dumas was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.