At a Glance
Median Income
$61,324
$31,218 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
Zillow: $173,510
Median Rent
$850/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Deshler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deshler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deshler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deshler residents earn a median household income of $61,324 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,218. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deshler is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,510. Median rent is $850/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Deshler reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 798/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Deshler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deshler has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,746
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,324
Per Capita$31,218
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$850
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$173,510
Housing Units682
Rent Burden16.3%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property798/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Deshler was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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