At a Glance
Violent Crime
234/100K
943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Velpen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Velpen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Velpen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Velpen reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 943/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Velpen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Velpen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Density70/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$264,534
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property943/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation473 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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