At a Glance
Median Income
$38,027
$26,614 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
Zillow: $185,022
Median Rent
$786/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
551/100K
3,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsburg 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
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $185,022. 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 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,839/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,338
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,027
Per Capita$26,614
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$786
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$185,022
Housing Units3,472
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent551/100K
Property3,839/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault387/100K
Burglary506/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,831/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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