At a Glance
Median Income
$81,771
$55,346 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
Zillow: $274,894
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
13.6% smoking rate
How Matlock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matlock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matlock a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matlock residents earn a median household income of $81,771 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,346. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matlock is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,894. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
20.2% of adults in Matlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matlock has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,771
Per Capita$55,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$274,894
Housing Units63
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,405 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Matlock was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.