Universal, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 758/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $24,472 per capita
$70,500 Home Value $126,629 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,500 home value, $575/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Universal, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,250
16% below
$24,472 per capita
Home Value
$70,500
75% below
Zillow: $126,629
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
25%
Rent
49%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Universal a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.9% (75% 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$24,472
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,500
Rent$575
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$126,629
Housing Units132
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,892/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation582 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Universal was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.