At a Glance
Median Income
$96,042
$34,225 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
Zillow: $268,307
Median Rent
$972/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.9% smoking rate
How Dunn Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunn Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunn Center a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunn Center residents earn a median household income of $96,042 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,225. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunn Center is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,307. Median rent is $972/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
2.3% of adults in Dunn Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunn Center has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$96,042
Per Capita$34,225
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,650
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$972
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$268,307
Housing Units155
Rent Burden14.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,177 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dunn Center was founded in 1914.
The median home in Dunn Center was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.