French Lick, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,790 Population 984/sq mi density
$54,412 Median Income $33,257 per capita
$79,600 Home Value $198,334 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,412 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $770/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

French Lick, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,412
28% below
$33,257 per capita
Home Value
$79,600
72% below
Zillow: $198,334
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How French Lick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
28%
Rent
66%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is French Lick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

French Lick residents earn a median household income of $54,412 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,257. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in French Lick is $79,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,334. Median rent is $770/month, with 30.8% 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 1958.

Education

10.8% of adults in French Lick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

French Lick has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,790
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,412
Per Capita$33,257
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$770
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$198,334
Housing Units914
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation584 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in French Lick was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.