At a Glance
Median Income
$199,519
$93,223 per capita
Violent Crime
94/100K
2,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
266 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Defiance residents earn a median household income of $199,519 , which is 165% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,223. 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.
Safety & Crime
Defiance reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,028/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Defiance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Defiance has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female73% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$199,519
Per Capita$93,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$552,479
Housing Units53
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property2,028/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation518 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband39.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Defiance was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (24 miles).
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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