At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$33,025 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
Zillow: $195,655
Median Rent
$542/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.9% smoking rate
How Dutton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dutton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dutton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dutton residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,025. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,192 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dutton is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,655. Median rent is $542/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
14.9% of adults in Dutton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dutton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$33,025
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$2,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$542
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$195,655
Housing Units202
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation1,333 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dutton was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.