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Pennville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jay County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
666 Population 1,332/sq mi density
$36,607 Median Income $19,444 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $166,556 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,661 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,607 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pennville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,607
51% below
$19,444 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $166,556
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
66% below
2,661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Pennville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pennville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
27%
Rent
58%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pennville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pennville residents earn a median household income of $36,607 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,444. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pennville is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,556. Median rent is $675/month, with 24.5% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Pennville reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,661/100K.

Education

5.3% of adults in Pennville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pennville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population666
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,607
Per Capita$19,444
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$1,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$675
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$166,556
Housing Units343
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property2,661/100K

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,021/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation880 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Pennville was founded in 1836.
The median home in Pennville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.