Dupont, IN

Indiana

Dupont is a small town in Indiana with a population of 254. Residents earn $67,188 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
254 Population 251/sq mi density
$67,188 Median Income $26,643 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $218,060 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,188 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $886/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,188
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $886
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Dupont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population254
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,188
Per Capita$26,643
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,066M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$886
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,060
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation775 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+83.7%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries2

Is Dupont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dupont receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Dupont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dupont is $67,188, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dupont is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Dupont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Dupont has a population of 254 with a density of 251 people per square mile. The median age is 33.7 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

254
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
33.7yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Dupont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dupont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dupont is $67,188, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Dupont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,188
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,643
Avg Weekly Wage$978
IRS Avg AGI$65,883

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)726
County GDP$2,066M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare94
Retail114
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,963
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Dupont is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $886 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,060.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$218,060

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$886
24% below US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,963
15% below US avg
Effective Rate2.69%
In Dupont, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dupont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure35.5%
Asthma12.1%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death10,875/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access69.3%
Healthcare Facilities94

Crime Rates: Dupont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Dupont has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation775 ft (236 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates38.8915°N, 85.5167°W
County FIPS18077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.1-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.1%
D 31%

Winner: Republican by 36.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+83.7%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density251/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities94
Restaurants77
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home7.8%

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