Dale, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,569 Population 648/sq mi density
$58,508 Median Income $23,244 per capita
$119,200 Home Value $206,550 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,508 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dale, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,508
22% below
$23,244 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
58% below
Zillow: $206,550
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Dale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
42%
Rent
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dale residents earn a median household income of $58,508 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,244. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dale is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,550. Median rent is $800/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

10.0% of adults in Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,569
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,508
Per Capita$23,244
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,820M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$800
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$206,550
Housing Units560
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation454 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Dale was founded in 1843.
The median home in Dale was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.