What are the schools like in Bourbon, IN?

Bourbon is served primarily by Triton School Corporation. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bourbon?

The median household income in Bourbon, IN is $59,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Bourbon, IN?

Bourbon has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.9 inches.

Bourbon, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bourbon, IN affordable or expensive?

Bourbon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bourbon is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,300 and the median rent is $806 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bourbon, IN?

Crime rate data for Bourbon is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bourbon, IN a Good Place to Live?

Bourbon is a small town of 1,747 in Indiana, with a median household income of $59,531 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Bourbon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bourbon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bourbon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.9

Bourbon's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bourbon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bourbon, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$806	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bourbon is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bourbon is served primarily by Triton School Corporation. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bourbon, IN	National Avg
School District	Triton School Corporation	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bourbon sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 54.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bourbon, IN
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	54.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bourbon, IN	National Avg
Population	1,747	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Etna Green, IN 4 mi Tippecanoe, IN 6 mi Hoffman Lake, IN 7 mi Argos, IN 8 mi Mentone, IN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Bourbon

Bourbon, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46504

Bourbon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bourbon, IN affordable or expensive?

Bourbon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bourbon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,300 and median rent is $806/month.

What is the crime rate in Bourbon, IN?

Crime data for Bourbon is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bourbon?

Public schools in Bourbon are operated by Triton School Corporation. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bourbon, IN a good place to live?

Bourbon, IN has a population of 1,747, a median household income of $59,531, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bourbon?

Bourbon averages 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 54.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bourbon?

Bourbon, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46504.

What is the population of Bourbon?

The population of Bourbon, Indiana is 1,747 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bourbon?

Key numbers for living in Bourbon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $145,300, median household income $59,531, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bourbon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.