What are the schools like in Mineral Springs, IN?

School district data for Mineral Springs is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mineral Springs?

The median household income in Mineral Springs, IN is $108,246 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Mineral Springs, IN?

Mineral Springs has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Mineral Springs, IN affordable or expensive?

Mineral Springs's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mineral Springs is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mineral Springs, IN?

Mineral Springs has a violent crime rate of 8.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 87.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mineral Springs, IN a Good Place to Live?

Mineral Springs is a small town of 806 in Indiana, with a median household income of $108,246 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

All Mineral Springs 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: 90.3

Mineral Springs's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mineral Springs costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mineral Springs, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,246	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mineral Springs's violent crime rate is 8.4 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

8.4 /100k

Property Crime

87.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mineral Springs, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mineral Springs sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mineral Springs, IN
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.3"

Demographics

Metric	Mineral Springs, IN	National Avg
Population	806	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waynesville, IN 2 mi Elizabethtown, IN 3 mi Walesboro, IN 3 mi Azalia, IN 3 mi Bethel Village, IN 4 mi

Mineral Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mineral Springs, IN affordable or expensive?

Mineral Springs's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mineral Springs roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Mineral Springs, IN?

Mineral Springs's violent crime rate is 8.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 87.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mineral Springs?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mineral Springs, IN a good place to live?

Mineral Springs, IN has a population of 806, a median household income of $108,246, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. 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 Mineral Springs?

Mineral Springs averages 38.6°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 16.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mineral Springs?

The population of Mineral Springs, Indiana is 806 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mineral Springs?

Key numbers for living in Mineral Springs: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $197,500, median household income $108,246, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mineral Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.