Greensburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,585 Population 1,238/sq mi density
$63,235 Median Income $32,255 per capita
$181,000 Home Value $268,118 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,235 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,000 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Greensburg, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,235
16% below
$32,255 per capita
Home Value
$181,000
36% below
Zillow: $268,118
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Greensburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
64%
Rent
71%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greensburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greensburg residents earn a median household income of $63,235 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,255. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greensburg is $181,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,118. Median rent is $820/month, with 22.7% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Greensburg reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,414/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Greensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greensburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,585
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,238/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,235
Per Capita$32,255
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,000
Rent$820
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$268,118
Housing Units5,307
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property1,414/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation939 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Greensburg was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.