Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Dana is a small town in Indiana with a population of 650. Residents earn $53,005 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dana receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dana is $53,005, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Dana is $53,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Dana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,005 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,140 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,124 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,038 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
| County GDP | $1,134M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.10% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $53,900 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $127,803 |
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.10% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,157/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8073°N, 87.4945°W |
| County FIPS | 18165 |
Winner: Republican by 44.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.7% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,241/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |