Indiana
Spiceland is a small town in Indiana with a population of 896. Residents earn $63,676 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spiceland receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Spiceland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Spiceland is $63,676, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Spiceland is $107,700, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Spiceland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,676 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,003 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,262 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 893 |
| County GDP | $2,018M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $107,700 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,587 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.4% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8431°N, 85.4261°W |
| County FIPS | 18065 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |