Spurgeon, IN

Indiana

Spurgeon is a small town in Indiana with a population of 147. Residents earn $61,750 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
147 Population 817/sq mi density
$61,750 Median Income $29,190 per capita
$107,100 Home Value
$833 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,750 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,750
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,100
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $833
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population147
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$29,190
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$694M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$833
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units77
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking19.8%
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation471 ft (144 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries3

Is Spurgeon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spurgeon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Spurgeon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spurgeon is $61,750, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spurgeon is $107,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 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.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Spurgeon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Spurgeon has a population of 147 with a density of 817 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 (100%).

Population

147
Total Population
817
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Spurgeon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spurgeon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spurgeon is $61,750, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Spurgeon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,750
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,190
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
IRS Avg AGI$61,789

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)213
County GDP$694M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare19
Retail28
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,913
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Spurgeon is $107,100, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $833 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,100
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$833
28% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%
Housing Units77
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,913
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.72%
In Spurgeon, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.8% are current smokers. 27.8% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep40.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.3%
Dental Visits58.1%
Premature Death10,057/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access45.6%
Healthcare Facilities19
Spurgeon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches
38% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation471 ft (144 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density817/sq mi
Coordinates38.2555°N, 87.2595°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18125
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.9-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.7%
D 21.9%

Winner: Republican by 54.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density817/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants11
Retail Stores28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

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