At a Glance
Median Income
$133,750
$42,179 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
Zillow: $224,643
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $133,750 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,179. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dwight is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,643. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Dwight reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,904/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Dwight hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dwight has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,750
Per Capita$42,179
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$224,643
Housing Units17
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,904/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation955 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dwight was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Hector International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.