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Dunkirk, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,760 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $25,250 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $130,342 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
17 Violent Crime/100K 3,370 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunkirk, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$25,250 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $130,342
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
96% below
3,370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Dunkirk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
23%
Rent
69%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunkirk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunkirk residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,250. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunkirk is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,342. Median rent is $807/month, with 35.0% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Dunkirk reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,370/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Dunkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunkirk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,760
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$25,250
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$807
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$130,342
Housing Units965
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent17/100K
Property3,370/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation951 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dunkirk was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.