At a Glance
Median Income
$51,458
$36,328 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $216,526
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.1% smoking rate
How Defiance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Defiance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Defiance a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Defiance residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,328. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Defiance is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,526. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.3% of adults in Defiance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Defiance has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$36,328
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$216,526
Housing Units96
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,269 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Defiance was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.