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About Eaton
Town in Indiana, United StatesEaton is a town in Union Township, Delaware County, Indiana, along the Mississinewa River. The population was 1,595 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Muncie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Eaton
The typical Eaton home is worth about $175,000, up 5.8% in a year, 33% below the Indiana typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Eaton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Eaton for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Muncie (28%), Hamilton (8%) and Center (4%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Eaton
Health Grade C
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 61% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Eaton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Eaton
Full climate →Eaton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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