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Bourbon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,816 Population 1,579/sq mi density
$71,375 Median Income $30,277 per capita
$156,800 Home Value $233,541 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
585 Violent Crime/100K 1,407 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,375 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
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: $233,541
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
585/100K
54% above
1,407/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
78%
Crime
154%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bourbon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $233,541. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bourbon reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,407/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,816
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,579/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,375
Per Capita$30,277
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent$848
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$233,541
Housing Units754
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent585/100K
Property1,407/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.