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Fowler, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,286 Population 1,621/sq mi density
$51,654 Median Income $27,463 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $203,503 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
340 Violent Crime/100K 4,205 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,654 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fowler, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,654
31% below
$27,463 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
61% below
Zillow: $203,503
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
340/100K
10% below
4,205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Fowler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fowler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
39%
Rent
79%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowler a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fowler residents earn a median household income of $51,654 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,463. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fowler is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,503. Median rent is $918/month, with 31.9% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Fowler reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,205/100K.

Education

16.3% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fowler has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,286
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,654
Per Capita$27,463
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$918
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$203,503
Housing Units1,056
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent340/100K
Property4,205/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation821 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Fowler was founded in 1872.
The median home in Fowler was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.