At a Glance
Median Income
$55,625
$29,699 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
Zillow: $272,813
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.4% smoking rate
How New Ross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Ross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Ross a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Ross residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,699. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,317 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Ross is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,813. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 23.6% 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 1938.
Education
10.6% of adults in New Ross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Ross has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,270/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$29,699
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$10,412M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$1,000
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$272,813
Housing Units207
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in New Ross was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.