Michigantown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clinton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
470 Population 1,741/sq mi density
$73,214 Median Income $30,645 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $235,025 Zillow
$963 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,214 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $963/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Michigantown, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,214
3% below
$30,645 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $235,025
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Michigantown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
44%
Rent
83%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Michigantown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Michigantown residents earn a median household income of $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,645. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Michigantown is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,025. Median rent is $963/month, with 18.3% 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 1951.

Education

14.7% of adults in Michigantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Michigantown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,741/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,214
Per Capita$30,645
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$963
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$235,025
Housing Units201
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,709/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation874 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Michigantown was founded in 1830.
The median home in Michigantown was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.