At a Glance
Median Income
$56,750
$42,946 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
Zillow: $174,215
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.8% smoking rate
How Dwight Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dwight's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dwight a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dwight residents earn a median household income of $56,750 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,946. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dwight is $78,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,215. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
25.7% of adults in Dwight hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dwight has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,750
Per Capita$42,946
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$770
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$174,215
Housing Units131
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,500 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dwight was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.