At a Glance
Median Income
$55,469
$31,343 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
Zillow: $307,820
Median Rent
$788/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
16.0% 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+
3.7 / 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 $55,469 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,343. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dutton is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,820. Median rent is $788/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
16.8% of adults in Dutton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dutton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,469
Per Capita$31,343
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$788
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$307,820
Housing Units170
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
Elevation3,699 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dutton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.