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Urbana, IN

Indiana

Urbana is a small town in Indiana with a population of 110. Residents earn $38,462 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
110 Population 500/sq mi density
$38,462 Median Income $26,310 per capita
$97,600 Home Value $248,455 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,462 median income, 20.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,462
49% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,600
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.9%
481% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
49% lower than US avg

How Urbana Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population110
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans45.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,462
Per Capita$26,310
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,715M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$248,455
Housing Units63
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation795 ft (242 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries3

Is Urbana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Urbana receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Urbana stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Urbana is $38,462, 49% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Urbana is $97,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Urbana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 30.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Urbana has a population of 110 with a density of 500 people per square mile. The median age is 67.3 years, 73% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

110
Total Population
500
People / sq mi
67.3yrs
Median Age
73% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.9%
Female 39.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Urbana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Urbana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Urbana is $38,462, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Urbana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,462
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,310
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$69,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.9%
481% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)778
County GDP$1,715M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare84
Retail113
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Urbana is $97,600, 65% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,455.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$248,455

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units63
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
Urbana has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall30.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates40.8974°N, 85.7921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18169
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.8-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.7%
D 23.9%

Winner: Republican by 50.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density500/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities84
Restaurants65
Retail Stores113

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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