Living in Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County is a county in Indiana with a population of around 107,896, part of the Terre Haute, IN MSA metro area. The main communities are Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, Seelyville.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $853/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $143K. 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 hot summers (highs around 83°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Vigo County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Vigo County, Indiana
Home price trend in Vigo County
Top Cities and towns in Vigo County
Terre Haute
Population: 60,785
Home price:$120,933
Riley
Population: 221
Home price:NA
West Terre Haute
Population: 2,236
Home price:$128,200
Seelyville
Population: 1,029
Home price:$106,468
Rent Price trend in Vigo County
Demographics & Amenities in Vigo County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
36.2 Years
Average Family Size
3.07
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Vigo County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateTerrain & Weather in Vigo County
Average Summer temperature
92°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
39.09 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Vigo County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
148,724
Poverty (%)
12.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.9%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Vigo County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inVigo County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Vigo County
Robbery
0.52/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.65/ per 1000
Burglary
9.06/ per 1000
Arson
0.48/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.58/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Vigo County
