Indiana
Darlington is a small town in Indiana with a population of 829. Residents earn $53,417 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Darlington receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Darlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Darlington is $53,417, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Darlington is $119,700, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Darlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,417 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,104 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,627 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 915 |
| County GDP | $2,228M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,489 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $119,700 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,229 |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,489 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,100/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 786 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1073°N, 86.7767°W |
| County FIPS | 18107 |
Winner: Republican by 48.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,438/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.4% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |