What are the schools like in Eaton, IN?

Eaton is served primarily by Delaware Community School Corp. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Eaton?

The median household income in Eaton, IN is $46,048 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Eaton, IN?

Eaton has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Eaton, IN affordable or expensive?

Eaton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eaton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,900 and the median rent is $683 per month.

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

Eaton has a violent crime rate of 396.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eaton, IN a Good Place to Live?

Eaton is a small town of 1,687 in Indiana, with a median household income of $46,048 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Eaton 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 Eaton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eaton 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: 88.5

Eaton's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eaton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eaton, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$683	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,048	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Eaton's violent crime rate is 396.9 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.9 /100k

Property Crime

1542.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Eaton is served primarily by Delaware Community School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eaton, IN	National Avg
School District	Delaware Community School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eaton sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eaton, IN
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.2"

Demographics

Metric	Eaton, IN	National Avg
Population	1,687	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Royerton, IN 4 mi Albany, IN 7 mi Millgrove, IN 7 mi Shamrock Lakes, IN 7 mi Gaston, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Eaton

Eaton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47338

Eaton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eaton, IN affordable or expensive?

Eaton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eaton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,900 and median rent is $683/month.

What is the crime rate in Eaton, IN?

Eaton's violent crime rate is 396.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eaton?

Public schools in Eaton are operated by Delaware Community School Corp. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eaton, IN a good place to live?

Eaton, IN has a population of 1,687, a median household income of $46,048, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Eaton?

Eaton averages 36.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 32.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eaton?

Eaton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47338.

What is the population of Eaton?

The population of Eaton, Indiana is 1,687 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eaton?

Key numbers for living in Eaton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $77,900, median household income $46,048, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.