At a Glance
Median Income
$53,005
$28,140 per capita
Home Value
$53,900
Zillow: $135,765
Median Rent
$759/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.2% smoking rate
How Dana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dana residents earn a median household income of $53,005 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,140. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dana is $53,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,765. Median rent is $759/month, with 19.5% 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 1938.
Education
7.7% of adults in Dana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dana has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population650
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,241/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,005
Per Capita$28,140
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,900
Rent$759
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$135,765
Housing Units353
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation640 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dana was founded in 1874.
The median home in Dana was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.