Indiana
New Castle is a small city in Indiana with a population of 17,356. Residents earn $48,977 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Castle receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. New Castle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Castle is $48,977, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Castle is $95,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
New Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,977 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,262 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 893 |
| County GDP | $2,018M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $95,100 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,096 |
| Median List Price | $141,200 |
| Median List Price | $141,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $71 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.8% |
| Price Drops | 29.6% |
| Inventory | 44 |
| Census Median Rent | $797 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $878 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9198°N, 85.3701°W |
| County FIPS | 18065 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.9% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,371/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |