At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$35,426 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
Zillow: $233,164
Median Rent
$911/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.0% smoking rate
How Fort Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Branch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Branch residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,426. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Branch is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,164. Median rent is $911/month, with 25.7% 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 1974.
Education
25.2% of adults in Fort Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Branch 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 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,412
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density3,130/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$35,426
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$4,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent$911
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$233,164
Housing Units1,719
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation458 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Branch was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.