Vistula, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Vistula is a small town in Indiana with a population of 45. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
45 Population 28/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $35,442 per capita
$283,300 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$283,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,667
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $283,300
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population45
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$35,442
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,586M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$283,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units19

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)

Education

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

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband26.0%
Libraries11

Is Vistula a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vistula receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Vistula stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vistula is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vistula is $283,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

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

Vistula experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 41.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Vistula has a population of 45 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 66.2 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

45
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
66.2yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Vistula vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only15.6%
80% below US avg
Spanish84.4%
530% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Vistula vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vistula is $56,667, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Vistula vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,667
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,442
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
IRS Avg AGI$75,434

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,293
County GDP$20,586M

Business (County)

Restaurants426
Healthcare404
Retail716
Manufacturing835

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,493
28% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone65.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vistula is $283,300, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,300
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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 Units19

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,493
28% above US avg
Effective Rate1.59%
Vistula has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall41.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates41.7488°N, 85.7123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18039
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 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 32.4-point margin. 26.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 32.4 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 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access26.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants426
Retail Stores716

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone65.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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