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Connersville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,241 Population 1,704/sq mi density
$45,679 Median Income $24,418 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $154,451 Zillow
$776 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,679 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Connersville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,679
39% below
$24,418 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
66% below
Zillow: $154,451
Median Rent
$776/mo
33% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Connersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Connersville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Connersville residents earn a median household income of $45,679 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,418. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Connersville is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,451. Median rent is $776/month, with 32.4% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Connersville reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,425/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Connersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Connersville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population13,241
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,704/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,679
Per Capita$24,418
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$698M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent$776
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$154,451
Housing Units6,437
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death15,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation847 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Connersville was founded in 1813.
The median home in Connersville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.