What are the schools like in Holland, IN?

Holland is served primarily by Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Holland?

The median household income in Holland, IN is $61,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Holland, IN?

Holland has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Holland, IN affordable or expensive?

Holland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holland is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,800 and the median rent is $928 per month.

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

Holland has a violent crime rate of 88.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 285.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holland, IN a Good Place to Live?

Holland is a small town of 612 in Indiana, with a median household income of $61,667 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Holland 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 Holland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holland 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: 92.5

Holland's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holland, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$928	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holland's violent crime rate is 88.9 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.9 /100k

Property Crime

285.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Holland is served primarily by Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Holland, IN	National Avg
School District	Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holland sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 8.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holland, IN
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	8.3"

Demographics

Metric	Holland, IN	National Avg
Population	612	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dale, IN 6 mi Huntingburg, IN 6 mi Stendal, IN 6 mi Mariah Hill, IN 8 mi Velpen, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Holland

Holland, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47541

Holland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holland, IN affordable or expensive?

Holland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,800 and median rent is $928/month.

What is the crime rate in Holland, IN?

Holland's violent crime rate is 88.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 285.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holland?

Public schools in Holland are operated by Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Holland, IN a good place to live?

Holland, IN has a population of 612, a median household income of $61,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Holland?

Holland averages 39.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 8.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holland?

Holland, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47541.

What is the population of Holland?

The population of Holland, Indiana is 612 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holland?

Key numbers for living in Holland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $106,800, median household income $61,667, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.