At a Glance
Violent Crime
213/100K
1,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Darden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darden a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Darden reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,748/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Darden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,910
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$896
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$225,986
Housing Units215
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property1,748/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,620/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation422 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Darden was built in 1981.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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