Dighton Town, MA
Living in Dighton Town
Bikeability
14
Walkability
13
Commute
28
Public Transit
26
Affordability
21
Public Safety
82
Airports
43
Hospitals
17
Colleges
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.7k
Population
+807 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
30%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$88k
Median Household Income
+$4.2k (2010–19)
99%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$352k
Median Home Value
+$7.8k (2010–19)
30%
Built 2000 or Later
$850
Median Monthly Rent
+$6 (2010–19)
86%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K46%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas7%
Utility gas22%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dighton Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Providence Metro Area34
Bristol County53
Property Crime in Dighton Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Providence Metro Area31
Bristol County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 5 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dighton Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dighton Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dighton Town, MA
Crystal Springs Inc
4 miles, SE
Our Lady of Lourdes School
5 miles, NE
The Meadowridge Academy
6 miles, S
Swansea Wood School
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dighton Town, MA
Wheaton College
10 miles, N
Brown University
13 miles, W
Rhode Island School of Design
13 miles, W
Johnson & Wales University-Online
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dighton Town, MA
Taunton State Hospital
6 miles, NE
Morton Hospital
6 miles, NE
Southcoast Hospitals Group
8 miles, S
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Dighton Town, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
16 miles, SW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
41 miles, SE