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Veedersburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,066 Population 689/sq mi density
$59,125 Median Income $28,353 per capita
$100,600 Home Value $186,484 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,125 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,600 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Veedersburg, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,125
21% below
$28,353 per capita
Home Value
$100,600
64% below
Zillow: $186,484
Median Rent
$784/mo
33% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
2,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Veedersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Veedersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
36%
Rent
67%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Veedersburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Veedersburg residents earn a median household income of $59,125 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,353. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Veedersburg is $100,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,484. Median rent is $784/month, with 18.9% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Veedersburg reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,834/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in Veedersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Veedersburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,066
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,125
Per Capita$28,353
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$638M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,600
Rent$784
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$186,484
Housing Units998
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property2,834/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation583 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Veedersburg was founded in 1871.
The median home in Veedersburg was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.