At a Glance
Median Income
$14,420
$14,282 per capita
Violent Crime
291/100K
3,779/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Dunbar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunbar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunbar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunbar residents earn a median household income of $14,420 , which is 81% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,282. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dunbar reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,779/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunbar has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population51
Median Age73.6 yrs
Density2,550/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans51.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$14,420
Per Capita$14,282
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$49,483
Housing Units43
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property3,779/100K
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,685/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,930 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunbar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (102 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
53.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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