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Universal, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County
Universal, IN
At a Glance
How Universal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Universal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Universal a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Universal residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,472. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% 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 Universal is $70,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,629. Median rent is $575/month, with 32.5% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Universal reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Universal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Universal has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.