Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Deer Creek is a small town in Indiana with a population of 211. Residents earn $43,371 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Deer Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Deer Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Deer Creek is $43,371, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 42.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Deer Creek is $92,600, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Deer Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 24.6 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 | $43,371 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,998 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,155 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 42.9% |
| 246% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 436 |
| County GDP | $952M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,396 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $92,600 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,396 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6150°N, 86.3904°W |
| County FIPS | 18015 |
Winner: Republican by 52.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |