At a Glance
Median Income
$61,136
$24,386 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
Zillow: $161,650
Median Rent
$886/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Patoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Patoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patoka a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Patoka residents earn a median household income of $61,136 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,386. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Patoka is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,650. Median rent is $886/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
9.7% of adults in Patoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Patoka has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population887
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,136
Per Capita$24,386
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$4,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent$886
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$161,650
Housing Units407
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation446 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Patoka was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.