Cromwell is a small town of 543 in Indiana, with a median household income of $40,417
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cromwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cromwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cromwell 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: 91.0
Cromwell's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cromwell costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cromwell, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
42.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cromwell's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.4 /100k
Property Crime
469.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Cromwell, IN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cromwell sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.9 inches of snow per year.
Cromwell's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cromwell roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,700 and median rent is $725/month.
Cromwell's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 469.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Cromwell, IN has a population of 543, a median household income of $40,417, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
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.
Cromwell averages 31.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 23.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cromwell, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46732.
The population of Cromwell, Indiana is 543 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cromwell: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $116,700, median household income $40,417, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cromwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
