At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$32,685 per capita
Home Value
$48,300
Zillow: $134,268
Violent Crime
325/100K
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Durham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durham 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
Durham residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,685. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durham is $48,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,268. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Durham reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,192/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durham has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans51.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$32,685
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$521M
Avg Weekly Wage$789
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,300
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$134,268
Housing Units37
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property1,192/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,373 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Durham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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