Indiana
French Lick is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,790. Residents earn $54,412 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, French Lick receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. French Lick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in French Lick is $54,412, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in French Lick is $79,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
French Lick enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,412 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,257 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $867 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,247 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
| County GDP | $992M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,643 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.32% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $79,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,689 |
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,643 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.32% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,621/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.0 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5456°N, 86.6191°W |
| County FIPS | 18117 |
Winner: Republican by 52.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |