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Dugger, IN
Town in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Population
783
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
0
Dugger and its ZIP codes
Dugger at a glance
- Dugger is about 7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,688 a year, 16% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,800 (60% below Indiana) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Dugger, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dugger, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,688
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$87,800
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (123), German Americans (120), French Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Dugger.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,710
5,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,480 per person
How people get to work
Dugger, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dugger, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
300
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dugger, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Dugger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CassCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LintonCity | 6 mi | 3.3 |
| JasonvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SullivanCity | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| HymeraTown | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| CoalmontCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| ShelburnTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| CarlisleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonsTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Switz CityTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New LebanonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SandbornTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dugger, IN in?
- Dugger is in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Dugger, IN?
- About 783 people live in Dugger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dugger?
- Nearby places include Cass (1.5 mi), Vicksburg (3.5 mi), Midland (5.2 mi), Linton (6 mi), Jasonville (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023