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Deer Creek, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
211 Population 1,507/sq mi density
$43,371 Median Income $16,998 per capita
$92,600 Home Value $184,759 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,371 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Deer Creek, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,371
42% below
$16,998 per capita
Home Value
$92,600
67% below
Zillow: $184,759
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
4,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
42.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Deer Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Deer Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
346%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deer Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deer Creek residents earn a median household income of $43,371 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,998. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 436 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deer Creek is $92,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,759. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Deer Creek reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,612/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Deer Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deer Creek has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,507/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,371
Per Capita$16,998
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,600
Rent
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$184,759
Housing Units55
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property4,612/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation713 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Deer Creek was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.