Bourbon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,816 Population 1,579/sq mi density
$71,375 Median Income $30,277 per capita
$156,800 Home Value $258,528 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,375 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bourbon, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,375
5% below
$30,277 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
44% below
Zillow: $258,528
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Bourbon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
56%
Rent
73%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bourbon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bourbon residents earn a median household income of $71,375 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,277. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,155 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bourbon is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,528. Median rent is $848/month, with 26.3% 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 1959.

Education

23.1% of adults in Bourbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bourbon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,816
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,579/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,375
Per Capita$30,277
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent$848
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$258,528
Housing Units754
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation847 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bourbon was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.