Spencerville, IN

Indiana

Spencerville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 322. Residents earn $43,542 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 264/sq mi density
$43,542 Median Income $41,116 per capita
$141,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,542 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$141,700 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,542
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Spencerville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population322
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,542
Per Capita$41,116
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$790M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.3%
Libraries6

Is Spencerville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spencerville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Spencerville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spencerville is $43,542, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spencerville is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Spencerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Spencerville has a population of 322 with a density of 264 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.3%).

Population

322
Total Population
264
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.2%
Female 38.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Spencerville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spencerville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spencerville is $43,542, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Spencerville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,542
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,116
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$67,814

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)420
County GDP$790M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare25
Retail48
Manufacturing32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,073
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Spencerville is $141,700, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,073
12% below US avg
Effective Rate2.17%

Health Metrics: Spencerville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,074/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access44.3%
Healthcare Facilities25

Crime Rates: Spencerville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Spencerville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates41.2796°N, 84.9291°W
County FIPS39125
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.2-point margin. 85.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.7%
D 21.4%

Winner: Republican by 56.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density264/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.3%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants29
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

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