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Billtown, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Billtown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 170. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
170 Population 395/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $22,308 per capita
$46,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,400 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $46,400
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.4%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.6%
131% higher than US avg

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

People

Population170
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$22,308
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$1,042M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units53

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation617 ft (188 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband56.0%
Libraries1

Is Billtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Billtown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Billtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Billtown is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 28.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Billtown is $46,400, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Billtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Billtown has a population of 170 with a density of 395 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

170
Total Population
395
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Billtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Billtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Billtown is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Billtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,308
Avg Weekly Wage$881
IRS Avg AGI$62,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate28.6%
131% above US avg
Establishments (County)529
County GDP$1,042M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare57
Retail83
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,477
58% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone77.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Billtown is $46,400, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$46,400
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,477
58% below US avg
Effective Rate3.18%
Billtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates39.5101°N, 87.1873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin. 56.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.6%
D 20.7%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
34% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density395/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants49
Retail Stores83

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone77.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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