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Greencastle, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County
Greencastle, IN
At a Glance
How Greencastle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greencastle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Greencastle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Greencastle residents earn a median household income of $54,217 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,642. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 768 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greencastle is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,415. Median rent is $904/month, with 25.5% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Greencastle reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,082/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Greencastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greencastle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.