Goldsmith, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Goldsmith is a small town in Indiana with a population of 239. Residents earn $158,125 per year, which is 110% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
239 Population 1,138/sq mi density
$158,125 Median Income $39,843 per capita
$281,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$158,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,400 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $158,125
110% higher than US avg
Home Value $281,400
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Goldsmith Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population239
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,138/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$158,125
Per Capita$39,843
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$736M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation907 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries2

Is Goldsmith a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goldsmith receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Goldsmith stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Goldsmith is $158,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 110% above $75,149. This places Goldsmith among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goldsmith is $281,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Goldsmith experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Goldsmith has a population of 239 with a density of 1,138 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%).

Population

239
Total Population
1,138
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.7%
Female 62.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Goldsmith vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Goldsmith vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goldsmith is $158,125, which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Goldsmith vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$158,125
110% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,843
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
IRS Avg AGI$67,822

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)348
County GDP$736M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare39
Retail44
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,278
35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Goldsmith is $281,400, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,400
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,278
35% below US avg
Effective Rate0.81%

Health Metrics: Goldsmith vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death8,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access57.0%
Healthcare Facilities39

Crime Rates: Goldsmith vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Goldsmith has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation907 ft (276 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,138/sq mi
Coordinates40.2907°N, 86.1507°W
County FIPS18159
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.8-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.6%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 50.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,138/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities39
Restaurants24
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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