Sunman, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Franklin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,283 Population 1,097/sq mi density
$72,279 Median Income $28,144 per capita
$188,700 Home Value $352,741 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,279 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $845/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunman, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,279
4% below
$28,144 per capita
Home Value
$188,700
33% below
Zillow: $352,741
Median Rent
$845/mo
27% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Sunman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
67%
Rent
73%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sunman residents earn a median household income of $72,279 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,144. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunman is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,741. Median rent is $845/month, with 22.8% 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 1988.

Education

16.7% of adults in Sunman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sunman has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,283
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,279
Per Capita$28,144
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$773M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$845
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$352,741
Housing Units523
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sunman was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.