Indiana
Tennyson is a small town in Indiana with a population of 161. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tennyson receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tennyson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tennyson is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Tennyson is $90,000, 68% 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 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Tennyson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow. 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 | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,463 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,941 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 502 |
| County GDP | $1,298M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,644 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $90,000 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $244,274 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,644 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0817°N, 87.1188°W |
| County FIPS | 18147 |
Winner: Republican by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.2% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |