Below Average CostVery SafeDecatur County Community Schools
Franklin Street, Greensburg, IN (48477310671) · Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States / CC0Greensburg-indiana-from-above · Photo by Derek Jensen (Tysto) / Public domainDecatur County Courthouse, Greensburg, IN (48477403112) · Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States / CC0
Greensburg is a small city of 11,431 in Indiana, with a median household income of $61,864
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greensburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Greensburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greensburg 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: 93.4
Greensburg's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greensburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greensburg, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$803
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,864
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greensburg's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.0 /100k
Property Crime
1414.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greensburg is served primarily by Decatur County Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greensburg, IN
National Avg
School District
Decatur County Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greensburg sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Greensburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greensburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,800 and median rent is $803/month.
Greensburg's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1414.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greensburg are operated by Decatur County Community Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greensburg, IN has a population of 11,431, a median household income of $61,864, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Greensburg averages 36.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greensburg, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47240.
The population of Greensburg, Indiana is 11,431 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greensburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $160,800, median household income $61,864, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greensburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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