Indiana · Metropolitan Area
New Ross is a small town in Indiana with a population of 381. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Ross receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. New Ross offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Ross is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in New Ross is $130,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
New Ross 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 43.3 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,699 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,028 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,147 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,317 |
| County GDP | $10,412M |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Healthcare | 401 |
| Retail | 474 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.91% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $130,300 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,836 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.91% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,172/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 401 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9646°N, 86.7142°W |
| County FIPS | 18063 |
Winner: Republican by 21.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,270/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 401 |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Retail Stores | 474 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |