Owensburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
231 Population 125/sq mi density
$39,940 Median Income $28,255 per capita
54°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

Owensburg, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,940
47% below
$28,255 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Owensburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population231
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%

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%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
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.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.