West Terre Haute, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,073 Population 2,764/sq mi density
$49,770 Median Income $35,908 per capita
$72,300 Home Value $171,428 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,770 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Terre Haute, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,770
34% below
$35,908 per capita
Home Value
$72,300
74% below
Zillow: $171,428
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
26%
Rent
63%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Terre Haute 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 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 6.9% (92% 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 $171,428. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population2,073
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,764/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,770
Per Capita$35,908
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,300
Rent$733
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$171,428
Housing Units848
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,892/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation472 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Terre Haute was built in 1948.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.