Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Dugger is a small town in Indiana with a population of 731. Residents earn $58,585 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dugger receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dugger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dugger is $58,585, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Dugger is $79,400, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $659 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Dugger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,585 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,893 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,421 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 372 |
| County GDP | $1,163M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $79,400 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $138,299 |
| $/Sq Ft | $100 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $659 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0704°N, 87.2590°W |
| County FIPS | 18153 |
Winner: Republican by 52.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.2% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |