Rising Sun, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ohio County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,570 Population 1,713/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $30,119 per capita
$141,500 Home Value $277,233 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,500 home value, $797/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rising Sun, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,821
27% below
$30,119 per capita
Home Value
$141,500
50% below
Zillow: $277,233
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Rising Sun Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
50%
Rent
69%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rising Sun a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rising Sun residents earn a median household income of $54,821 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,119. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rising Sun is $141,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,233. Median rent is $797/month, with 31.7% 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 1960.

Education

17.9% of adults in Rising Sun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rising Sun has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,570
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,713/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$30,119
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$130M
Avg Weekly Wage$743

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,500
Rent$797
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$277,233
Housing Units1,167
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,928/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation509 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rising Sun was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.