What are the schools like in Dana, IN?

School district data for Dana is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dana?

The median household income in Dana, IN is $50,425 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Dana, IN?

Dana has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.4 inches.

Dana, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dana, IN affordable or expensive?

Dana's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dana is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,500 and the median rent is $585 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dana, IN?

Crime rate data for Dana is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Dana, IN a Good Place to Live?

Dana is a small town of 678 in Indiana, with a median household income of $50,425 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Dana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.2

Dana's overall cost of living index is 88.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dana costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dana, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$585	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,425	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Dana is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dana, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dana sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dana, IN
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.4"

Demographics

Metric	Dana, IN	National Avg
Population	678	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hillsdale, IN 6 mi Montezuma, IN 7 mi St. Bernice, IN 7 mi Newport, IN 7 mi Chrisman, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dana

Dana, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47847

Dana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana, IN affordable or expensive?

Dana's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dana roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,500 and median rent is $585/month.

What is the crime rate in Dana, IN?

Crime data for Dana is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Dana?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dana, IN a good place to live?

Dana, IN has a population of 678, a median household income of $50,425, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dana?

Dana averages 35.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 15.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dana?

Dana, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47847.

What is the population of Dana?

The population of Dana, Indiana is 678 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dana?

Key numbers for living in Dana: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $54,500, median household income $50,425. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.