Dana-Ernie-Pyle-birthplace-in, 2020
Dana’s story
152 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2020.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1874Dana is settled
DanaIN
A town of 554, settled in 1874.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
554
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$129K
−2.3% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
34
A commuter town
Is Dana a good place to live?
Dana’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, above both Indiana’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 594 Indiana towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Dana. Elder-Pyle House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Dana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
554 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dana: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dana, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDana Water Works1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dana’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVermillion County Circuit Court ClerkVermillion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code4784747847 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dana.
Housing
Homes in Dana are worth about $129K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Dana home is worth about $129,000, down 2.3% in a year, 50% below the Indiana typical home.
$129KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dana$129K
Indiana$257K
−2.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Dana stands out in Indiana and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
1% of working residents work locally in Dana, where Indiana’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 8%. Jobs based in Dana fell to 34 in 2023, 28 fewer than in 2013. 22% of residents live below the poverty line in Dana.
1%work in town
| Dana | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Dana1%
Terre Haute18%
Vermillion Township8%
Indianapolis8%
Clinton Township6%
24 mi
median commute distance
34
jobs based in Dana
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Dana
Dana has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 19° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring42–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Dana
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Dana is
Dana beats the Indiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 26% of Dana adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Dana | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Dana | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.9% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.3% |
Union Hospital Clinton
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dana
17pages on Dana
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dana; the nearest are
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Mary of the Woods20.7 mi$35,270 tuitionDanville Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Danville, IL22.7 mi$4,440 in-state tuitionIndiana State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Terre Haute23.8 mi$10,258 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Dana residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Dana for work
Where Dana’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
34jobs based in Dana
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dana
Town in Indiana, United States
Dana is a town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 555 at the 2020 census. It is primarily a farming community.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1874
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- ZIP code
- 47847
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Dana
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dana, IN a good place to live?
Dana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Dana, IN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ernie Pyle and Bert Shepard.