At a Glance
Median Income
$62,269
$15,655 per capita
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
1,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
19.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Breckinridge Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Breckinridge Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Breckinridge Center 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
Breckinridge Center residents earn a median household income of $62,269 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,655. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Breckinridge Center reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,125/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Breckinridge Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Breckinridge Center has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,592
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,269
Per Capita$15,655
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,146M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,038
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$153,590
Housing Units352
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property1,125/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,035/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation426 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Breckinridge Center was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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