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Eaton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Delaware County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,656 Population 444/sq mi density
$49,076 Median Income $28,765 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $161,673 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
17 Violent Crime/100K 3,370 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,076 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Eaton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,076
35% below
$28,765 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
70% below
Zillow: $161,673
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
96% below
3,370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Eaton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
30%
Rent
59%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eaton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eaton residents earn a median household income of $49,076 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,765. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,354 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eaton is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,673. Median rent is $688/month, with 23.8% 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

Eaton 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

8.8% of adults in Eaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eaton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,656
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,076
Per Capita$28,765
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$5,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$688
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$161,673
Housing Units839
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent17/100K
Property3,370/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,615/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation904 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Eaton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.