Bennetts Switch, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
381 Population 953/sq mi density
$91,076 Median Income $32,435 per capita
$220,800 Home Value $185,601 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,076 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,800 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bennetts Switch, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,076
21% above
$32,435 per capita
Home Value
$220,800
22% below
Zillow: $185,601
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Bennetts Switch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
78%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bennetts Switch a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bennetts Switch residents earn a median household income of $91,076 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,435. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,913 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bennetts Switch is $220,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,601. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

32.9% of adults in Bennetts Switch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bennetts Switch has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population381
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,076
Per Capita$32,435
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,800
Rent
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$185,601
Housing Units151
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation817 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+27.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Bennetts Switch was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.