Greens Fork, IN

Indiana

Greens Fork is a small town in Indiana with a population of 509. Residents earn $70,962 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
509 Population 3,636/sq mi density
$70,962 Median Income $26,752 per capita
$93,200 Home Value $236,978 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,962 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $1,014/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,962
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,200
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,014
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population509
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density3,636/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,962
Per Capita$26,752
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,815M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent$1,014
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,978

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,012 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Libraries5

Is Greens Fork a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greens Fork receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Greens Fork offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greens Fork is $70,962, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greens Fork is $93,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Greens Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Greens Fork has a population of 509 with a density of 3,636 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

509
Total Population
3,636
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Greens Fork vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greens Fork vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greens Fork is $70,962, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Greens Fork vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,962
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,752
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$56,764

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,496
County GDP$3,815M

Business (County)

Restaurants143
Healthcare193
Retail250
Manufacturing101

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,084
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home2.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Greens Fork is $93,200, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,978.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,200
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$236,978

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$21
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,084
12% below US avg
Effective Rate3.31%
In Greens Fork, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.9% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Greens Fork vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death12,656/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access76.5%
Healthcare Facilities193

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Greens Fork has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,636/sq mi
Coordinates39.8915°N, 85.0392°W
County FIPS18177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 32.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density3,636/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants143
Retail Stores250

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home2.3%

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