At a Glance
Median Income
$69,792
$30,073 per capita
Home Value
$211,900
Zillow: $178,159
Median Rent
$563/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.8% smoking rate
How Dyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dyer 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
Dyer residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,073. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dyer is $211,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,159. Median rent is $563/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
15.6% of adults in Dyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dyer has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population996
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$30,073
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,900
Rent$563
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$178,159
Housing Units418
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation427 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dyer was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.