Painted Hills, IN

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.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
983 Population 568/sq mi density
$90,662 Median Income $59,621 per capita
$241,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,662 median income, 19.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,600 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,662
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $241,600
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.8%
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 19.7%
447% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population983
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,662
Per Capita$59,621
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$3,059M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation753 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+89.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Libraries7

Is Painted Hills a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Painted Hills has a population of 983 with a density of 568 people per square mile. The median age is 52.9 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%).

Population

983
Total Population
568
People / sq mi
52.9yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Painted Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Painted Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Painted Hills is $90,662, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Painted Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,662
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,621
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$72,454

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.7%
447% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,396
County GDP$3,059M

Business (County)

Restaurants108
Healthcare110
Retail168
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,320
34% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Work from Home38.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Painted Hills is $241,600, 14% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$241,600
14% below US avg

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-Occupied96.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,320
34% below US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Painted Hills, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Painted Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death8,539/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access68.3%
Healthcare Facilities110

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Painted Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall16.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates39.3982°N, 86.3492°W
County FIPS18109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.3%
D 22%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.8%
36% above US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density568/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants108
Retail Stores168

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Work from Home38.2%

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