Living in Owen County, Indiana

Owen County is a county in Indiana with a population of around 20,872, part of the Bloomington, IN MSA metro area. The main communities are Spencer, Gosport.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $696/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $218K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 41°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Owen County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.