Switz City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Greene County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
281 Population 1,405/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $27,356 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $187,092 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Switz City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,375
41% below
$27,356 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $187,092
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Switz City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
29%
Rent
71%
Poverty
216%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Switz City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Switz City residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,356. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Switz City is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,092. Median rent is $825/month, with 35.0% 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 1959.

Education

3.8% of adults in Switz City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Switz City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population281
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,405/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$27,356
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$825
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$187,092
Housing Units115
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation531 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Switz City was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.