Terre Haute, Indiana
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 60% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 23% of US places
- top 5% for walkability
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Terre Haute is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 59,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteterrehaute.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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65%37%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in2.7 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$41k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$100k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$847better than 59% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 80% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.06%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax5.70%better than 39% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.57%better than 40% of US places
Unemployment7.5%better than 23% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.7 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.4 inbetter than 53% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 5% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 45% of US places
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.3better than 56% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 15% of US places
School Quality43.2better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime3477/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime4750/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population58,59998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.414th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0260th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability13.0/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 61% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.0%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.09better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Terre Haute an affordable place to live?
- Terre Haute is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Terre Haute?
- The median home value in Terre Haute is $100k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Terre Haute?
- Median household income in Terre Haute is $41k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Terre Haute?
- Median gross rent in Terre Haute is $847 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Terre Haute safe?
- Terre Haute is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3477/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 4750/100k.
- What is the weather like in Terre Haute?
- Terre Haute averages 75°F in July and 29°F in January, with 44.7 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Terre Haute?
- Public-school quality in Terre Haute is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Terre Haute?
- The average one-way commute in Terre Haute is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)