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Perkinsville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Perkinsville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 98. Residents earn $47,303 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
98 Population 700/sq mi density
$47,303 Median Income $33,741 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,303 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,303
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population98
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans98.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,303
Per Capita$33,741
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$5,526M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units62
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation813 ft (248 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+58.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries8

Is Perkinsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Perkinsville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Perkinsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Perkinsville is $47,303, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Perkinsville is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 58.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Perkinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 20.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Perkinsville has a population of 98 with a density of 700 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

98
Total Population
700
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Perkinsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Perkinsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perkinsville is $47,303, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Perkinsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,303
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,741
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$59,559

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,484
County GDP$5,526M

Business (County)

Restaurants230
Healthcare308
Retail345
Manufacturing104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,964
15% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone43.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Perkinsville is $90,000, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.7%
Housing Units62
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,964
15% below US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
Perkinsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall20.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates40.1443°N, 85.8586°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18095
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.6%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+58.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density700/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities308
Restaurants230
Retail Stores345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone43.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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