At a Glance
Median Income
$23,250
$11,859 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $107,219
Median Rent
$688/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.8%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
26.8% smoking rate
How Dustin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dustin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dustin 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
Dustin residents earn a median household income of $23,250 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,859. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dustin is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,219. Median rent is $688/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
0.8% of adults in Dustin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dustin has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population391
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density602/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,250
Per Capita$11,859
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$776
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$688
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$107,219
Housing Units150
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,289/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation704 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.8%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dustin was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.