Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Smithville-Sanders is a small town in Indiana with a population of 3,228. Residents earn $72,331 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Smithville-Sanders receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Smithville-Sanders stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Smithville-Sanders is $72,331, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Smithville-Sanders is $256,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Smithville-Sanders experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,331 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,599 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,132 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,896 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,439 |
| County GDP | $9,347M |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Healthcare | 422 |
| Retail | 390 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $256,900 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $220 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $993 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,867 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,008/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 714 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0597°N, 86.5108°W |
| County FIPS | 18105 |
Winner: Democrat by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Restaurants | 393 |
| Retail Stores | 390 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |