At a Glance
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Shepardsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shepardsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shepardsville a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Shepardsville reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Shepardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shepardsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population86
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans86.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,747
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,629
Housing Units56
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Shepardsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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