At a Glance
Median Income
$44,167
$27,658 per capita
Home Value
$67,000
Zillow: $127,952
Median Rent
$481/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
19.7%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
18.0% smoking rate
How Bone Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bone Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bone Gap a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bone Gap residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,658. The unemployment rate stands at 19.7% (447% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bone Gap is $67,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,952. Median rent is $481/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
7.9% of adults in Bone Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bone Gap has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$27,658
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,000
Rent$481
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$127,952
Housing Units84
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation469 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute46 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bone Gap was founded in 1892.
The median home in Bone Gap was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.