At a Glance
Median Income
$63,250
$24,472 per capita
Home Value
$70,500
Zillow: $126,629
Median Rent
$575/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Universal a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 0.5% (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.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$24,472
Unemployment0.5%
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%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
22.3% 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.