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Bainbridge, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
553 Population 1,383/sq mi density
$56,731 Median Income $30,866 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $278,794 Zillow
$934 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,731 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bainbridge, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,731
25% below
$30,866 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
47% below
Zillow: $278,794
Median Rent
$934/mo
20% below
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
2,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bainbridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bainbridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
53%
Rent
80%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bainbridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bainbridge residents earn a median household income of $56,731 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,866. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 768 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bainbridge is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,794. Median rent is $934/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Bainbridge reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,834/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Bainbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bainbridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population553
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,383/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,731
Per Capita$30,866
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,459M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$934
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$278,794
Housing Units301
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property2,834/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,446/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation926 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bainbridge was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.