Churubusco is a small town of 1,829 in Indiana, with a median household income of $52,009
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Churubusco 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 Churubusco is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Churubusco 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: 90.0
Churubusco's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Churubusco costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Churubusco, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$710
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,009
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Churubusco's violent crime rate is 38.3 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
38.3 /100k
Property Crime
259.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Churubusco is served primarily by Smith-Green Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Churubusco, IN
National Avg
School District
Smith-Green Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Churubusco sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Churubusco's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Churubusco roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,800 and median rent is $710/month.
Churubusco's violent crime rate is 38.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 259.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Churubusco are operated by Smith-Green Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Churubusco, IN has a population of 1,829, a median household income of $52,009, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Churubusco averages 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Churubusco, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46723.
The population of Churubusco, Indiana is 1,829 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Churubusco: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $124,800, median household income $52,009, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Churubusco side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
