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Alfordsville, IN

Indiana

Alfordsville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 33. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
33 Population 471/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $25,439 per capita
$122,500 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,875
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $122,500
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
50% lower than US avg

How Alfordsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population33
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$25,439
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,635M
Commute60 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24
Rent Burden25.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation511 ft (156 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute60 min
Broadband15.0%
Libraries2

Is Alfordsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alfordsville receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Alfordsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alfordsville is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alfordsville is $122,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Alfordsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Alfordsville has a population of 33 with a density of 471 people per square mile. The median age is 58.5 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

33
Total Population
471
People / sq mi
58.5yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Alfordsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alfordsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alfordsville is $46,875, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes.

Income: Alfordsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,875
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,439
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
IRS Avg AGI$61,374

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)279
County GDP$1,635M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare15
Retail30
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,644
53% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time59.6 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alfordsville is $122,500, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,500
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%
Housing Units24
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,644
53% below US avg
Effective Rate1.34%
Alfordsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.0 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.0 inches
32% above US avg
Snowfall13.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates38.5603°N, 86.9486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.7-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%
D 18.7%

Winner: Republican by 60.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density471/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants20
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute59.6 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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