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Fort Branch, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County
Fort Branch, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Branch a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $222,915. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Branch reports 518 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,718/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.