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Vincennes, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,676 Population 2,235/sq mi density
$50,238 Median Income $30,102 per capita
$98,700 Home Value $160,792 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,238 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,700 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Vincennes, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,238
33% below
$30,102 per capita
Home Value
$98,700
65% below
Zillow: $160,792
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
19% above
5,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Vincennes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
35%
Rent
68%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vincennes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vincennes residents earn a median household income of $50,238 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,102. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vincennes is $98,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,792. Median rent is $792/month, with 26.3% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Vincennes reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,208/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Vincennes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vincennes has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population16,676
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,235/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,238
Per Capita$30,102
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,700
Rent$792
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$160,792
Housing Units8,237
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent451/100K
Property5,208/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation417 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Vincennes was founded in 1732.
The median home in Vincennes was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.