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Dobson, NC
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Population: 1,547
Home Price: $134,900
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Overview
Dobson is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,547. Dobson has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.1 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Dobson, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,922
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,191
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
39.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.1%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
White
80.3%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.6%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
5.6%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$134,900
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$473
$682
$801
Family Households
44.5%
44.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.5%
30.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
48.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.7%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.0%
22.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
16.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
57.7%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.9%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Dobson
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Dobson, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
nutrition
fast food
red wines
meals
bread
delicious
wines
cooking
wine
desserts
fajita
pie
hot dog
culinary
homemade bread
recipes
ice cream
meal
meat
snacks
baseball
softball
volleyball
college basketball
tennis
athletics
soccer
golf
basketball
soccer players
athletic
football
coaches
little league
teams
wrestling
major league
jose jose
nascar
recruiting
digital artist
library
minigrant
poetry
childrens books
gratitud
creativity
collections
photography
creative
gallery
textile
poster
picasso
sketches
photographs
composition
mural
poems
literary
board games
fulltime
nascar
books
tv shows
outdoors
computers
photography
hunting
fishing
motorcycles
bikes
gardening
hiking
comics
toys
anime
digital marketing
marketing
educational
sports
award winning
hollywood
tv shows
outdoor
arts
tv
photography
creative
advertising
cable tv
films
communications
hospitality
podcasts
theatre
corporate
summer
winter
mountain
sports
courtyard
indoor
macroinvertebrates
arts
mountains
air conditioning
indoors
bonfires
photography
beach
backpacking
space
hunting
boating
fishing
landscaping
open shelving
shopping center
renu
local businesses
drivethru
appliances
tasting room
lowes
gift card
bookstore
gently used items
yard sale
farmers market
curbside
shoppers
clothing
collections
decor
restaurant
furniture
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