At a Glance
Median Income
$39,940
$28,255 per capita
Violent Crime
112/100K
3,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Owensburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owensburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owensburg a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Owensburg residents earn a median household income of $39,940 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,255. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 906 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Owensburg reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,799/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Owensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owensburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,940
Per Capita$28,255
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership36.2%
Zillow$254,255
Housing Units112
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property3,799/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation717 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband62.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Owensburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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