At a Glance
Median Income
$46,458
$24,200 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
Zillow: $149,676
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.7% smoking rate
How Broughton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broughton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broughton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broughton residents earn a median household income of $46,458 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,200. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broughton is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,676. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
7.5% of adults in Broughton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broughton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,458
Per Capita$24,200
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,100
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$149,676
Housing Units53
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,074/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation723 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Broughton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.