At a Glance
Median Income
$41,534
$27,584 per capita
Home Value
$67,600
Zillow: $182,245
Median Rent
$535/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Worthington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Worthington residents earn a median household income of $41,534 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,584. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Worthington is $67,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,245. Median rent is $535/month, with 37.5% 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 1945.
Education
13.7% of adults in Worthington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worthington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,634
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,534
Per Capita$27,584
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,600
Rent$535
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$182,245
Housing Units783
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation520 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Worthington was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.