At a Glance
Median Income
$52,327
$30,438 per capita
Home Value
$126,500
Zillow: $246,182
Median Rent
$825/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
19.1% smoking rate
How Huntingburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huntingburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huntingburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huntingburg residents earn a median household income of $52,327 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,438. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntingburg is $126,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,182. Median rent is $825/month, with 25.9% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Huntingburg reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 337/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Huntingburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntingburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,504
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,288/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,327
Per Capita$30,438
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$3,820M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,500
Rent$825
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$246,182
Housing Units2,832
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property337/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation496 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Huntingburg was founded in 1837.
The median home in Huntingburg was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
18.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.