Owensburg, IN

Indiana

Owensburg is a small town in Indiana with a population of 231. Residents earn $39,940 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
231 Population 125/sq mi density
$39,940 Median Income $28,255 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,940 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,940
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.1%
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Owensburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population231
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,940
Per Capita$28,255
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,784M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation717 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+96.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2

Is Owensburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Owensburg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Owensburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Owensburg is $39,940, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Owensburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Owensburg has a population of 231 with a density of 125 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

231
Total Population
125
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Owensburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Owensburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Owensburg is $39,940, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Owensburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,940
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,255
Avg Weekly Wage$949
IRS Avg AGI$60,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)906
County GDP$1,784M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare126
Retail165
Manufacturing53

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,863
18% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied36.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,863
18% below US avg
In Owensburg, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Owensburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.8%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death10,600/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access74.6%
Healthcare Facilities126

Crime Rates: Owensburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Owensburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation717 ft (219 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates38.9241°N, 86.7434°W
County FIPS18093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.6%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.1%
64% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density125/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities126
Restaurants58
Retail Stores165

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Compare Owensburg with another city: