Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Town of Pines is a small town in Indiana with a population of 524. Residents earn $51,944 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Town of Pines receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Town of Pines offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Town of Pines is $51,944, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Town of Pines is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Town of Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,944 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,612 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,573 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,096 |
| County GDP | $9,718M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 432 |
| Retail | 544 |
| Manufacturing | 268 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.08% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $139,000 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.08% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.6 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6882°N, 86.9518°W |
| County FIPS | 26021 |
Winner: Republican by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 544 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |