Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Trafalgar is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,433. Residents earn $83,214 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Trafalgar receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Trafalgar stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Trafalgar is $83,214, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Trafalgar is $216,400, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Trafalgar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,214 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,744 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,730 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,199 |
| County GDP | $8,253M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 426 |
| Retail | 505 |
| Manufacturing | 140 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.92% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $216,400 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $360,137 |
| Median List Price | $290,450 |
| Median List Price | $290,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.92% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,086/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 426 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 842 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4124°N, 86.1499°W |
| County FIPS | 18081 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 426 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 505 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |