Dugger, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Sullivan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
731 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$58,585 Median Income $31,893 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $145,079 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,585 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $659/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dugger, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,585
22% below
$31,893 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
72% below
Zillow: $145,079
Median Rent
$659/mo
43% below
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Dugger Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dugger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
28%
Rent
57%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dugger a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dugger residents earn a median household income of $58,585 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,893. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dugger is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,079. Median rent is $659/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Dugger reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 961/100K.

Education

10.2% of adults in Dugger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dugger has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population731
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,585
Per Capita$31,893
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$659
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$145,079
Housing Units409
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property961/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation594 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Dugger was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.