At a Glance
Median Income
$55,227
$25,269 per capita
Home Value
$96,500
Zillow: $152,685
Median Rent
$800/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Risingsun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Risingsun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Risingsun a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Risingsun residents earn a median household income of $55,227 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,269. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Risingsun is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,685. Median rent is $800/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Risingsun reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,982/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Risingsun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Risingsun has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population576
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,227
Per Capita$25,269
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,500
Rent$800
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$152,685
Housing Units190
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,982/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation714 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Risingsun was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.