At a Glance
Median Income
$44,208
$24,119 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
17.6% smoking rate
How Deer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deer residents earn a median household income of $44,208 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,119. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 117 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Education
10.9% of adults in Deer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,208
Per Capita$24,119
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$139M
Avg Weekly Wage$695
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$233,434
Housing Units79
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death11,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,225 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband57.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.