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Tennyson, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Spencer County County
Tennyson, IN
At a Glance
How Tennyson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tennyson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tennyson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tennyson residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,463. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tennyson is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,274. Median rent is $833/month, with 23.3% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Tennyson reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,662/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Tennyson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tennyson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.