Smithville-Sanders, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Monroe County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,228 Population 301/sq mi density
$72,331 Median Income $50,599 per capita
$256,900 Home Value $306,909 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,331 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $993/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithville-Sanders, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,331
4% below
$50,599 per capita
Home Value
$256,900
9% below
Zillow: $306,909
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
35% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Smithville-Sanders Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
91%
Rent
85%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithville-Sanders a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smithville-Sanders residents earn a median household income of $72,331 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,599. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,439 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithville-Sanders is $256,900 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,909. Median rent is $993/month, with 23.6% 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 1985.

Education

45.4% of adults in Smithville-Sanders hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithville-Sanders has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). 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 34.

Data Overview

People

Population3,228
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,331
Per Capita$50,599
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$9,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,132

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,900
Rent$993
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$306,909
Housing Units1,831
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation714 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Smithville-Sanders was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.