Crothersville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Scott County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,701 Population 1,466/sq mi density
$52,039 Median Income $25,131 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $196,810 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,039 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $967/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Crothersville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,039
31% below
$25,131 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
60% below
Zillow: $196,810
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Crothersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
40%
Rent
83%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crothersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crothersville residents earn a median household income of $52,039 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,131. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crothersville is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,810. Median rent is $967/month, with 28.5% 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 1967.

Education

7.4% of adults in Crothersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crothersville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,701
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,466/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,039
Per Capita$25,131
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$967
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$196,810
Housing Units705
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,831/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation556 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Crothersville was founded in 1835.
The median home in Crothersville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.