Dana, IN

Dana, Indiana

Dana, Indiana, in Vermillion county, is 24 miles N of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 71 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Terre Haute metropolitan area. There are an estimated 662 people in Dana.

The People and Families of Dana

In Dana, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in Dana are married and settled down. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dana. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dana had a median family income of $38,182.

Dana Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Dana is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Dana than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Dana, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dana strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Dana, IN

Comparing Dana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Dana Almanac

Dana Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dana Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dana, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dana Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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