Farmersburg, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Farmersburg is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,083. Residents earn $51,667 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,083 Population 1,464/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $26,483 per capita
$73,200 Home Value $141,585 Zillow
$682 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $682/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,667
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,200
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $682
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Farmersburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,083
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,464/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$26,483
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,163M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,200
Rent$682
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,585

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation570 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+82.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Libraries6

Is Farmersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farmersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Farmersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Farmersburg is $51,667, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Farmersburg is $73,200, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Farmersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Farmersburg has a population of 1,083 with a density of 1,464 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

1,083
Total Population
1,464
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmersburg is $51,667, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Farmersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,667
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,483
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$58,421

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)372
County GDP$1,163M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare37
Retail60
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,738
50% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmersburg is $73,200, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $682 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,585.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,200
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,585
Median List Price$210,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$210,000
$/Sq Ft$132
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops60.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$682
41% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,738
50% below US avg
Effective Rate2.37%
In Farmersburg, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.2% report depression. 27.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Farmersburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma12.1%
COPD9.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death9,727/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access32.8%
Healthcare Facilities37

Crime Rates: Farmersburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Farmersburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall15.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation570 ft (174 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,464/sq mi
Coordinates39.2525°N, 87.3807°W
County FIPS18153
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.5%
D 22.8%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+82.5%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,464/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants38
Retail Stores60

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Work from Home7.0%

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