The Town FilesDeKalb County, Indiana
43,807 people. The median home is worth $194,100 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $74,331.
Towns in DeKalb County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 13,412 | $190,800 | $68,750 | 35.6 |
| Garrett | 6,542 | $154,200 | $64,179 | 39.4 |
| Butler | 2,635 | $107,700 | $54,688 | 39.0 |
People and housing
| DeKalb County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,100 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $861 | $888 |
| Median household income | $74,331 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
22,201 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,916 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 255 storm events in DeKalb County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
DeKalb County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1832: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3274: Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).