Dobson, North Carolina

Population 1,652

Dobson is located in Surry County, NC. The population is 1,652, making Dobson the 4th largest city in Surry County.

There are 6 public schools in Dobson with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Dobson is moderate , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dobson is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dobson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dobson include Dobson Township, White Plains and Marsh Township.

Dobson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 22.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Crime Rate

44.09% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 190
  • Violent Crimes: 459
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 269
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

86.02% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Dobson
  • 96.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

92 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 90

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Dobson, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Dobson's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $583
  • 1 Bedroom: $587
  • 2 Bedrooms: $724
  • 3 Bedrooms: $946
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,184

Zip Codes

27017 28621

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Environmental Hazards

92 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Dobson, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Dobson, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.78°
  • February 42.43°
  • March 50.58°
  • April 59.95°
  • May 67.78°
  • June 76.97°
  • July 78.7°
  • August 77.36°
  • September 70.68°
  • October 59.25°
  • November 49.07°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dobson, NC

Earthquakes
Dobson, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dobson, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dobson, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dobson, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dobson, NC: $23,030

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dobson is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.94%
White Collar - 53.06%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Walker

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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9 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Dobson, NC

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Dobson, NC
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