At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$20,641 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $138,110
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Mount Erie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Erie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Erie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Erie residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,641. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Erie is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,110. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
8.9% of adults in Mount Erie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Erie has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$20,641
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.1%
County GDP$321M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$138,110
Housing Units53
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation516 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Erie was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.