DeKalb County , Indiana

Population: 43,584 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $70,080 Home $177,900 Rent $828/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 43,584 residents, DeKalb County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in DeKalb County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$70,080
Median Income
household
$177,900
Home Value
median
$828/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $70,080
Per Capita Income $34,026
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Median Home Value $177,900
Median Gross Rent $828/mo
Owner Occupied 82.3%
Renter Occupied 17.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 43,584
Median Age 38.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

43.5%
Obesity
10.8%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
34.1%
High Blood Pressure
25.7%
No Physical Activity
26.5%
Depression
36.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 41.3  ·  41th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
67.62
🌀 Hurricane
21.57
🔥 Wildfire
11.99
❄️ Winter Storm
31.92
🌍 Earthquake
56.81
☀️ Drought
57.82

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