Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Boswell is a small town in Indiana with a population of 703. Residents earn $49,091 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boswell receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Boswell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boswell is $49,091, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 26.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Boswell is $92,400, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Boswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 73.3% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| 99% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,091 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,223 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,687 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
| County GDP | $623M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 9.6% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $92,400 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,158 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 753 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5172°N, 87.3753°W |
| County FIPS | 18007 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.6% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 9.6% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |