At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$25,151 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
Zillow: $129,300
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.7% smoking rate
How Opdyke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Opdyke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Opdyke a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Opdyke residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,151. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Opdyke is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,300. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
11.1% of adults in Opdyke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Opdyke has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population263
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$25,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$129,300
Housing Units103
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation515 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Opdyke was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.