Dunkirk, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,760 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $25,250 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $139,471 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $807/mo rent
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: $139,471
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunkirk a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.4% (22% above 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 $139,471. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,760
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$25,250
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$807
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$139,471
Housing Units965
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
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.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.