Dugger is a small town of 788 in Indiana, with a median household income of $56,140
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dugger stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dugger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dugger 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
Dugger's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dugger costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dugger, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,140
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dugger's violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
106.4 /100k
Property Crime
503.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dugger is served primarily by Dugger Union Community School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dugger, IN
National Avg
School District
Dugger Union Community School Corp
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dugger sees average highs of 38.3°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Dugger's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dugger roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,800 and median rent is $663/month.
Dugger's violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dugger are operated by Dugger Union Community School Corp.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dugger, IN has a population of 788, a median household income of $56,140, 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.
Dugger averages 38.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dugger, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47848.
The population of Dugger, Indiana is 788 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dugger: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $74,800, median household income $56,140, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dugger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
