What are the schools like in Mount Etna, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Mount Etna?

The median household income in Mount Etna, IN is $51,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Mount Etna, IN?

Mount Etna has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.9 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Etna, IN?

Mount Etna has a violent crime rate of 21.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 180.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Etna, IN a Good Place to Live?

Mount Etna is a small town of 179 in Indiana, with a median household income of $51,875 and a 1.2% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Mount Etna stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Mount Etna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount Etna city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mount Etna metro area.

Metric	Mount Etna, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mount Etna's violent crime rate is 21.9 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

21.9 /100k

Property Crime

180.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Etna, 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	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Etna sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Etna, IN
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Etna, IN	National Avg
Population	179	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warren, IN 8 mi Andrews, IN 8 mi Landess, IN 9 mi Van Buren, IN 9 mi La Fontaine, IN 10 mi

Mount Etna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Etna, IN affordable or expensive?

Mount Etna has a median home value of $83,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $51,875.

What is the crime rate in Mount Etna, IN?

Mount Etna's violent crime rate is 21.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Etna?

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

Is Mount Etna, IN a good place to live?

Mount Etna, IN has a population of 179, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Mount Etna?

Mount Etna averages 33.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 25.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mount Etna?

The population of Mount Etna, Indiana is 179 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Etna?

Key numbers for living in Mount Etna: median home $83,900, median household income $51,875, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Etna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.