At a Glance
Median Income
$50,238
$30,102 per capita
Home Value
$98,700
Zillow: $160,792
Median Rent
$792/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
5,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
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)
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.