At a Glance
Median Income
$71,029
$24,868 per capita
Home Value
$136,300
Zillow: $247,839
Violent Crime
286/100K
9,498/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Flat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flat Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flat Rock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flat Rock residents earn a median household income of $71,029 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% 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 Flat Rock is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,839. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Flat Rock reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,498/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Flat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flat Rock 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
Population215
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,029
Per Capita$24,868
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$247,839
Housing Units91
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent286/100K
Property9,498/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Flat Rock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.0% 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.