At a Glance
Median Income
$50,588
$30,625 per capita
Home Value
$78,400
Zillow: $104,807
Median Rent
$728/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
18.9% smoking rate
How Flora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flora a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flora residents earn a median household income of $50,588 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,625. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flora is $78,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,807. Median rent is $728/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Flora reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 897/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Flora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flora 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 totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,860
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,588
Per Capita$30,625
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,400
Rent$728
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$104,807
Housing Units2,425
Rent Burden17.7%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property897/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation483 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Flora was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.