At a Glance
Median Income
$41,522
$24,206 per capita
Home Value
$108,100
Zillow: $200,798
Violent Crime
43/100K
2,616/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dupont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dupont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dupont a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dupont residents earn a median household income of $41,522 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,206. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 868 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dupont is $108,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,798. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dupont reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,616/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Dupont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dupont has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,522
Per Capita$24,206
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$1,690M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,100
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$200,798
Housing Units151
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property2,616/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation726 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute37 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Dupont was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.