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Rising Sun, IN
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Rising Sun, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Rising Sun a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $269,878. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rising Sun reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,404/100K.
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.