West Baden Springs, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
608 Population 548/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $29,719 per capita
$120,500 Home Value $207,439 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, $818/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Baden Springs, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$29,719 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
57% below
Zillow: $207,439
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How West Baden Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
43%
Rent
70%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Baden Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Baden Springs residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,719. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Baden Springs is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,439. Median rent is $818/month, with 40.8% 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 1976.

Education

9.0% of adults in West Baden Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Baden Springs has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population608
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$29,719
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$818
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$207,439
Housing Units252
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation561 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Baden Springs was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.