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Dagsboro, Delaware: schools, services and getting around

Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Dagsboro, Sussex County, Delaware: 18 questions answered from official sources.

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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Dagsboro

What school district serves Dagsboro?

Dagsboro is in the Indian River School District, and the town says Indian River High School is inside town limits. A 2012 state school-district map for the area also labels Indian River High School. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, elections.delaware.gov.

What ZIP code covers Dagsboro?

Dagsboro uses ZIP code 19939. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

Is there a public library in Dagsboro?

The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Dagsboro. Listed branches in nearby towns include Frankford Public Library at 8 Main St., Millsboro Public Library at 217 W. State St. and Selbyville Public Library. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.

What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Dagsboro?

Holts Landing State Park is on Holts Landing Road in Dagsboro, on Indian River Bay. It has a 1.3-mile accessible trail, a fishing pier and a boat ramp open 24 hours. Entry is $5 per day for Delaware-registered vehicles. Source: destateparks.com.

What hospitals serve Dagsboro?

Hospitals serving the coastal area include Beebe Healthcare, whose main campus is at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes, and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford. Source: beebehealthcare.org, bayhealth.org.

Where is Dagsboro Town Hall and what are its hours?

Town Hall is at 33134 Main Street, P.O. Box 420, Dagsboro, DE 19939, phone (302) 732-3777. The Taxes & Utilities page lists hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.

How do I reach the Dagsboro Police Department?

The department is at 33134 Main Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939, phone (302) 732-3777. Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. The department also points residents to Smart911, a safety profile service that responders can see when you call 9-1-1. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

When are property taxes due in Dagsboro?

Per the town, tax bills go out July 1 and are due September 30. Payments made by August 15 get a 3% discount, and a 1% penalty starts on unpaid taxes on October 1. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

How is the water bill handled in Dagsboro?

The town bills water monthly, usually around the end of the month, and can email bills on request. You can pay online by credit card, by check through the mail, at Town Hall or in the slot at the Police Station, or in cash at Town Hall. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

What is Artesian's regional water project around Dagsboro?

Artesian's April 2020 release says its regional system links Frankford, Dagsboro and South Bethany across 20 square miles and serves nearly 6,000 customers. It also said the Greater Dagsboro Water Treatment Plant, then under construction, would add 2.0 million gallons per day. Source: artesianwater.com.

Which fire company serves Dagsboro?

Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company is listed by the Delaware State Fire Marshal at 31818 Waples St, Dagsboro, phone 302-732-6151. The town's page gives a mailing address of PO Box 128 and says to call 911 for emergencies. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.

Where is Indian River High School?

Indian River High School is at 29772 Armory Rd., Dagsboro, DE 19939, phone (302) 732-1500, according to the Indian River School District. Source: irsd.net.

Which Indian River elementary schools are near Dagsboro?

The district lists John M. Clayton Elementary at 252 Clayton Ave., Frankford, East Millsboro Elementary at 29346 Iron Branch Rd., Millsboro, and Long Neck Elementary at 26064 School Lane, Millsboro. Which one serves a home depends on its address, so ask the district. Source: irsd.net.

Which Sussex County paramedic station covers Dagsboro?

Sussex County's Medic 103 station at 26929 Dickerson Road, Millsboro serves the Millsboro, Dagsboro and Frankford areas. The county reports 3,639 calls for the station's crews in 2024. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.

Is there an emergency department near Dagsboro?

Beebe Healthcare's South Coastal Health Campus, 32750 Roxana Rd, Millville, DE 19967, has an emergency department open 24 hours a day, every day, with a direct line of 302-291-6900. Dial 911 for a medical emergency. Source: beebehealthcare.org.

Which libraries near Dagsboro are open on Saturday?

Dagsboro has no branch, but the statewide libraries page posted Saturday hours for the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 of 10am to 2pm at Frankford Public Library, (302) 732-9351, and 9am to 1:30pm at Millsboro Public Library, (302) 934-8743. Hours change weekly. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.

Is there a bookmobile that serves Dagsboro?

The Sussex County Department of Libraries lists a Sussex County Mobile Library (Bookmobile) at (302) 855-7893 with no fixed address. Call to ask whether it stops near you. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.

What does it cost to enter Delaware state parks near Dagsboro in 2026?

Delaware fee season runs March 1 through November 30, 2026. Daily entry is $5 for Delaware vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles at inland parks, and $10 and $20 at beach and ocean parks. Check the specific park page for its category. Source: news.delaware.gov.

How these answers are sourced

Every answer on this page cites an official or primary source, such as the town, a state agency, NOAA or the institution itself. Answers SussexCounty.ai could not confirm from a primary source are left out until they can be.