At a Glance
Median Income
$41,960
$24,900 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $152,699
Median Rent
$877/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Terre Haute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terre Haute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terre Haute 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
Terre Haute residents earn a median household income of $41,960 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,900. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Terre Haute is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,699. Median rent is $877/month, with 36.1% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Terre Haute reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K. The murder rate is 6.6/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Terre Haute hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terre Haute has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population58,491
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,682/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,960
Per Capita$24,900
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent$877
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$152,699
Housing Units26,252
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Murder6.6/100K
Assault185/100K
Burglary1,241/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Terre Haute was founded in 1811.
The median home in Terre Haute was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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