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
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
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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