Dayton Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Dayton’s story
199 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1827Dayton is settled
DaytonIN
A town of 1,168, settled in 1827. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
Population
1,168
−6.3% since 2010
Typical home
$237K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
31.9
years
Jobs based here
160
A commuter town
What makes Dayton stand out
The thing Dayton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,168 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →54°
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H 0° · L 46°
Local news
All →- Dayton Region Walk of Fame inducts Gary Sandy, Dan Sadlier and moreDayton Daily News · Oct 1
- Dayton man convicted of 22 counts in 'biggest fentanyl case that Highland County has ever had'The Highland County Press · Sep 29
- Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty In Murder Of Wife AshleyDeadline · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dayton. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dayton
Most working residents leave Dayton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (49%), West Lafayette (12%) and Frankfort (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dayton1%
Lafayette49%
West Lafayette12%
Frankfort3%
Center2%
7 mi
median commute distance
160
jobs based in Dayton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Dayton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Dayton beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Dayton | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 15.4% |
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
3.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
62nd
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Crime reported in Dayton
Dayton's reported crime rate is well below Indiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dayton0.7
Indiana3.5
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Dayton8
Indiana15.1
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
11
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Dayton home is worth about $237K
The typical Dayton home is worth about $237,000, up 2.8% in a year, 9% below the Indiana typical home.
$237KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dayton$237K
Indiana$260K
Market temperature
33
days on market
99.9%
sale-to-list price
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Dayton for work
Where Dayton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
160jobs based in Dayton
1%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dayton
Town in Indiana, United States
Dayton is a town in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Dayton had a population of 1,330. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1827
- Population
- 1,330
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 676 ft
- ZIP code
- 47941
- Area code
- 765