Scottsburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Scott County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,338 Population 1,325/sq mi density
$38,027 Median Income $26,614 per capita
$123,900 Home Value $191,600 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
18 Violent Crime/100K 1,354 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,027 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Scottsburg, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,027
49% below
$26,614 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
56% below
Zillow: $191,600
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
18/100K
95% below
1,354/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Scottsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
44%
Rent
68%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scottsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scottsburg residents earn a median household income of $38,027 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scottsburg is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,600. Median rent is $786/month, with 27.4% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Scottsburg reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,354/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Scottsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scottsburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,338
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,027
Per Capita$26,614
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$786
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$191,600
Housing Units3,472
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent18/100K
Property1,354/100K

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,831/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Scottsburg was founded in 1871.
The median home in Scottsburg was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.