Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Painted Hills is a small town in Indiana with a population of 983. Residents earn $90,662 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Painted Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Painted Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Painted Hills is $90,662, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 19.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Painted Hills is $241,600, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Painted Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,662 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,621 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,454 |
| Unemployment | 19.7% |
| 447% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,396 |
| County GDP | $3,059M |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 168 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,320 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.96% |
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 38.2% |
| Census Median | $241,600 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,320 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.96% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,539/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 753 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3982°N, 86.3492°W |
| County FIPS | 18109 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Retail Stores | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 38.2% |