At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$26,066 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $133,435
Median Rent
$825/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Summerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summerville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summerville residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,066. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summerville is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,435. Median rent is $825/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.4% of adults in Summerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summerville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population458
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$26,066
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,883M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$825
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$133,435
Housing Units224
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Summerville was founded in 1812.
The median home in Summerville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.