At a Glance
Violent Crime
44/100K
703/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Donaldson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donaldson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donaldson a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Donaldson reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 703/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Donaldson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donaldson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$53,241
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$223,362
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property703/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
56.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.