Dobson, NC
Living in Dobson
Bikeability
3
Walkability
11
Commute
76
Public Transit
3
Affordability
100
Public Safety
84
Airports
44
Hospitals
55
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
-221 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$7.3k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$133k
Median Home Value
-$13k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$429
Median Monthly Rent
+$111 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas6%
Utility gas4%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dobson
United States45
North Carolina20
Surry County10
Property Crime in Dobson
United States48
North Carolina30
Surry County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dobson
Inland Flooding41
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dobson, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dobson, NC
Salem Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
White Plains Christian School
7 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Christian School
19 miles, W
Trinity Christian School
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dobson, NC
Wake Forest University
31 miles, SE
Carolina Christian College
31 miles, SE
Piedmont International University
34 miles, SE
Salem College
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dobson, NC
Northern Hospital of Surry County
9 miles, NE
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW
Twin County Regional Hospital
22 miles, NW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dobson, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
48 miles, SE
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
77 miles, NE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
94 miles, W