Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Worthington is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,634. Residents earn $41,534 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Worthington receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Worthington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Worthington is $41,534, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 25.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Worthington is $67,600, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $535 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,534 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,584 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,706 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
| County GDP | $760M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,317 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $67,600 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $173,987 |
| Census Median Rent | $535 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,317 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.7 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 520 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1184°N, 86.9798°W |
| County FIPS | 18119 |
Winner: Republican by 50.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,122/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |