At a Glance
Median Income
$69,851
$37,543 per capita
Home Value
$213,300
Zillow: $299,280
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
14.9% smoking rate
How Sellersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sellersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sellersburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sellersburg residents earn a median household income of $69,851 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,543. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,180 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sellersburg is $213,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,280. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 29.6% 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 1988.
Education
29.9% of adults in Sellersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sellersburg has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population10,215
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,379/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,851
Per Capita$37,543
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$8,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,300
Rent$1,057
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$299,280
Housing Units4,260
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation505 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Sellersburg was founded in 1846.
The median home in Sellersburg was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.