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Danville.
About
Life in Danville
Danville is a community of 11,049 people in Indiana. The median household income is $97,083, median rent runs about $1,151 per month, and median home values are around $298,200. Unemployment is low at 3.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Danville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Foreign-Born
1.0%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+25.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.0% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Danville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Danville, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (70.9%), and 0.8% of residents speak Vietnamese at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
62.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Danville
In Danville, rent runs 8% above the IN average, and home values are 37% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,301
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $341,260 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Danville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hendricks County, which includes Danville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Danville: Hendricks County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hendricks County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Danville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute26.4 min avg
How Danville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Danville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Danville runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
84.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
429.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Danville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hendricks County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hendricks County, which includes Danville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $620,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $290,500 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $81,500 |
| 2018 | 5 | Heavy Snow | $8,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hendricks County, which includes Danville, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Danville has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.9"
Annual Snowfall
21.5"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.28" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.08" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.06" |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.29" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 2.57" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.25" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 2.67" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Danville
Danville has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Hendricks Regional Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Plainfield
Iu Health West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Avon
Assurance Health Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 12.3 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Danville
Danville's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Danville
Danville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Danville
Danville-Center Township Public Library
101 South Indiana Street, Danville
Cities Near Danville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Danville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Danville FAQ
Is Danville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Danville's median rent is $1,151/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $97,083/year. Median home value is $298,200.
Is Danville, Indiana safe?⌄
Danville's violent crime rate was 84 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 429 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Danville, Indiana?⌄
Hendricks County, which includes Danville, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Danville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Danville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,151/month and median household income is $97,083/year. The median home value is $298,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Danville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Danville is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from