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West Terre Haute, IN
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West Terre Haute, IN
At a Glance
How West Terre Haute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Terre Haute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Terre Haute a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Terre Haute residents earn a median household income of $49,770 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,908. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Terre Haute is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,616. Median rent is $733/month, with 30.3% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
West Terre Haute reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in West Terre Haute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Terre Haute has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.