What are the schools like in Pence, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Pence?

The median household income in Pence, IN is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Pence, IN?

Pence has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Pence, IN affordable or expensive?

Pence's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pence is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Pence is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Pence, IN a Good Place to Live?

Pence is a small town of 163 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Pence stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pence 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: 91.5

Pence's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pence costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pence, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Pence is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Pence, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pence sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 12.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pence, IN
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	12.6"

Demographics

Metric	Pence, IN	National Avg
Population	163	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	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	35.6%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Pence vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pence, IN affordable or expensive?

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

What is the crime rate in Pence, IN?

Crime data for Pence is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Pence?

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

Is Pence, IN a good place to live?

Pence, IN has a population of 163, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Pence?

Pence averages 33.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 12.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pence?

The population of Pence, Indiana is 163 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pence?

Key numbers for living in Pence: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.