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Dalton

A township of 633 people in Wayne County, Indiana

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Eagles Questioned for Andy Dalton Roster Decision After One Brutal Pass

roundtable.io · Sep 30, 2026

Country music legend Lacy J. Dalton bringing milestone tour to Gunnison

heraldextra.com · Sep 30, 2026

"The Crucible" coming to Presser Arts Center this fall

The Mexico Ledger · Sep 30, 2026

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About Dalton

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

1,066 ftElevation

Dalton is an unincorporated community in Dalton Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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Living in Dalton

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Most working residents leave Dalton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (27%), Hagerstown (3%) and Muncie (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Richmond

27%

Hagerstown

3%

Muncie

3%

Carmel

3%

0%Work in townlive and work in Dalton 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 12Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dalton →

Health in Dalton

Compared with Indiana

5worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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9.9%More adults with COPDIN 8.1% · worse 10%More adults who have had cancerIN 8.3% · worse 8.1%More adults with heart diseaseIN 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Henry County Memorial HospitalNew Castle · 11.1 mi · ER

Meridian Health ServicesNew Castle · 11.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47346, 47354, 47339 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dalton →

Natural hazards in Dalton

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Dalton flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Wayne County MapDalton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Dalton

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Dalton has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

64° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Dalton get?About 25 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 9, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dalton →

Libraries near Dalton

Nearest: Hagerstown-Jefferson Township Public LibraryHagerstown · 4.4 miles · 42 hrs a week

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Dalton Jefferson Perry Blue River Union

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