Putnamville, IN

Indiana

Putnamville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,126. Residents earn $147,527 per year, which is 96% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,126 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$147,527 Median Income $17,141 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,527 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,527
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,126
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female94% / 6%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,527
Per Capita$17,141
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,459M
Commute13 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation727 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+83.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute13 min
Libraries2

Is Putnamville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Putnamville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Putnamville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Putnamville is $147,527, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Putnamville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Putnamville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 22.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Putnamville has a population of 2,126 with a density of 1,027 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 32.1% Black.

Population

2,126
Total Population
1,027
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 94.4%
Female 5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Putnamville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Putnamville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Putnamville is $147,527, which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Putnamville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,527
96% above US avg
Per Capita Income$17,141
Avg Weekly Wage$975
IRS Avg AGI$65,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)768
County GDP$1,459M

Business (County)

Restaurants79
Healthcare71
Retail111
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,138
39% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.1 min
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied81.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,138
39% below US avg

Health Metrics: Putnamville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death8,446/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.4%
Healthcare Facilities71

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Putnamville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall22.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates39.5717°N, 86.8830°W
County FIPS18133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 52 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+83.9%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities71
Restaurants79
Retail Stores111

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.1 min
Work from Home0.6%

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