At a Glance
Median Income
$51,099
$29,513 per capita
Home Value
$59,700
Zillow: $105,208
Median Rent
$809/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
20.5% smoking rate
How Bicknell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bicknell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bicknell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bicknell residents earn a median household income of $51,099 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,513. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bicknell is $59,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,208. Median rent is $809/month, with 24.7% 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 1938.
Education
8.0% of adults in Bicknell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bicknell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,879
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,133/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,099
Per Capita$29,513
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,700
Rent$809
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$105,208
Housing Units1,474
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation511 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bicknell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.