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Elizabethtown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $32,370 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $277,289 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 4,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabethtown, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,625
13% below
$32,370 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
58% below
Zillow: $277,289
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
4,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Elizabethtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
42%
Rent
64%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabethtown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabethtown residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,370. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabethtown is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,289. Median rent is $747/month, with 9.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Elizabethtown reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,332/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in Elizabethtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabethtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$32,370
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$747
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$277,289
Housing Units163
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property4,332/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation642 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabethtown was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.