Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Staunton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 319. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Staunton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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 an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Staunton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Staunton is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 21.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Staunton is $96,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Staunton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,587 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,294 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 529 |
| County GDP | $1,042M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,477 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $96,400 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,296 |
| $/Sq Ft | $91 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 116.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $879 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,477 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,097/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4865°N, 87.1889°W |
| County FIPS | 18021 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.5% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.2% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |