Greentown, IN

Indiana

Greentown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,005. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,005 Population 1,453/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $31,881 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $238,199 Zillow
$770 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $770/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,917
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $770
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,005
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,453/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$31,881
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,220M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$770
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$238,199

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation842 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+91.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Libraries8

Is Greentown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greentown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Greentown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greentown is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greentown is $116,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Greentown 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 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Greentown has a population of 2,005 with a density of 1,453 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Black.

Population

2,005
Total Population
1,453
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Greentown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greentown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greentown is $57,917, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Greentown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,917
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,881
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$53,014

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,280
County GDP$3,220M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare170
Retail215
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,512
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Greentown is $116,500, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $238,199.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,500
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$238,199
Median List Price$185,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$185,000
$/Sq Ft$91
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$770
34% 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-Occupied76.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,512
28% below US avg
Effective Rate2.16%
In Greentown, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities170

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Greentown 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 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,453/sq mi
Coordinates40.4775°N, 85.9625°W
County FIPS18053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,453/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities170
Restaurants132
Retail Stores215

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Work from Home6.2%

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