At a Glance
Home Value
$190,000
Zillow: $253,174
Violent Crime
336/100K
4,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Scipio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scipio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scipio a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scipio is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,174. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Scipio reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,992/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Scipio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scipio has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
Home Value$190,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$253,174
Housing Units119
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property4,992/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation697 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Scipio was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.