Indiana
Pennville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 666. Residents earn $36,607 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pennville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pennville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pennville is $36,607, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 21.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Pennville is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Pennville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,607 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,055 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 428 |
| County GDP | $1,546M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,064 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $75,000 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,556 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,064 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 45.0% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,021/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 880 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4919°N, 85.1469°W |
| County FIPS | 18075 |
Winner: Republican by 55.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.3% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,332/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |