Windfall City, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Windfall City is a small town in Indiana with a population of 693. Residents earn $61,375 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
693 Population 1,690/sq mi density
$61,375 Median Income $32,970 per capita
$94,300 Home Value $203,538 Zillow
$835 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,375 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, $835/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,375
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $835
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population693
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,690/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,375
Per Capita$32,970
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$5,526M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$835
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$203,538

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation866 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+77.2%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Libraries8

Is Windfall City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windfall City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Windfall City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windfall City is $61,375, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 7.2% 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 Windfall City is $94,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Windfall City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Windfall City has a population of 693 with a density of 1,690 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 2% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Population

693
Total Population
1,690
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Windfall City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Windfall City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windfall City is $61,375, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Windfall City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,375
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,970
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$59,559

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,484
County GDP$5,526M

Business (County)

Restaurants230
Healthcare308
Retail345
Manufacturing104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,964
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Windfall City is $94,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $835 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $203,538.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,300
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$203,538

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$835
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,964
15% below US avg
Effective Rate3.14%
In Windfall City, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Windfall City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death11,656/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities308

Crime Rates: Windfall City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Windfall City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,690/sq mi
Coordinates40.3618°N, 85.9583°W
County FIPS18095
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.6%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+77.2%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,690/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities308
Restaurants230
Retail Stores345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home8.1%

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