Spiceland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
896 Population 614/sq mi density
$63,676 Median Income $27,003 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $213,001 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,676 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $778/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Spiceland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,676
15% below
$27,003 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $213,001
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Spiceland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
38%
Rent
67%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spiceland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spiceland residents earn a median household income of $63,676 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,003. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spiceland is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,001. Median rent is $778/month, with 36.4% 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 1951.

Education

12.1% of adults in Spiceland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spiceland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population896
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,676
Per Capita$27,003
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$778
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$213,001
Housing Units405
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,067 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Spiceland was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.