Dobson, NC

North Carolina · Surry County

Dobson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,521. Residents earn $44,531 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,521 Population 749/sq mi density

$44,531 Median Income $25,000 per capita

$168,300 Home Value $241,844 Zillow

$544 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

190 Violent Crime/100K 2,346 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$44,531 median income, 2.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$168,300 home value, $544/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

190 violent crimes/100K (50% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Dobson, NC.

Name	Year	Description
Dobson, NC	2013	30+ orange lights flying in formation.