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Willow Branch, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
129 Population 1,843/sq mi density
$310,000 Home Value $276,549 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,698 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Branch, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$310,000
10% above
Zillow: $276,549
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
1,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
84.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Willow Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
110%
Poverty
682%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Branch a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willow Branch is $310,000 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,549. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Willow Branch reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,698/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Willow Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willow Branch has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,919
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty84.6%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

Home Value$310,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$276,549
Housing Units43
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property1,698/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,434/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation937 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Branch was built in 1938.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.