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Boswell, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
703 Population 799/sq mi density
$49,091 Median Income $24,223 per capita
$92,400 Home Value $159,158 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,119 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,091 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Boswell, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,091
35% below
$24,223 per capita
Home Value
$92,400
67% below
Zillow: $159,158
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
1,119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Boswell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boswell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
33%
Rent
77%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boswell a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boswell residents earn a median household income of $49,091 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,223. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boswell is $92,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,158. Median rent is $900/month, with 18.6% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Boswell reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,119/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Boswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boswell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,091
Per Capita$24,223
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,400
Rent$900
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$159,158
Housing Units280
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property1,119/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation753 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Boswell was founded in 1872.
The median home in Boswell was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.