Bicknell, IN

Indiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
2,879 Population
$51,099 Median Income
$59,700 Home Value
$809 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
41.8 yrs Median Age
8.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population2,879
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,133/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 90.3%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$51,099
Per Capita Income$29,513
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty Rate12.3%
County GDP$2,502M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$59,700
Zillow Value$101,119
Median Rent$809
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Depression28.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul30° / 76°
Rain45 in/yr
Snow15 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Work From Home3.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Bicknell Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$51,099
Home Value$59,700
Median Rent$809
Poverty Rate12.3%
Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
Unemployment2.4%
Avg Temperature54.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,879
Population Density2,133 per sq mi
Median Age41.8 years
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.3% Hispanic 2.7% Other 7%
White90.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.0%

Language

English Only98.2%
Spanish Speakers1.8%
English 98.2% Spanish 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.2%
Health Insurance92.3%

Income

32% below avg
Median Household Income$51,099
Per Capita Income$29,513
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$980
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,860

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate12.3%
Total Establishments (County)950
County GDP$2,502M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation85
Healthcare Facilities103
Retail Stores153
Manufacturing35
Total Establishments950

Industry Mix

Restaurants 85 Healthcare 103 Retail 153 Manufacturing 35

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,860
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,961

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.2 min
Work From Home3.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

79% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$59,700
Zillow Home Value Index$101,119

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$107,900
Price Per Sq Ft$106
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio86.1%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.9%

Rental Costs

30% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$809

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,961
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure35.2%
Asthma12.0%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.3%
Regular Checkup77.4%
Premature Death Rate10,556 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)103
Restaurants (County)85

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

30°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.4 in
Annual Snowfall15.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,133 per sq mi
Latitude38.7743°
Longitude-87.3078°
County FIPS18083

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%
D 24%

Republican +50.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
High School+88.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density2,133 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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