What are the schools like in Petroleum, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Petroleum?

The median household income in Petroleum, IN is $33,669 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Petroleum, IN?

Petroleum has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

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

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

Petroleum has a violent crime rate of 91.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 364.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Petroleum, IN a Good Place to Live?

Petroleum is a small town of 85 in Indiana, with a median household income of $33,669 .

Strengths: Petroleum stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Petroleum 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 Petroleum metro area.

Metric	Petroleum, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,669	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Petroleum's violent crime rate is 91.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.9 /100k

Property Crime

364.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Petroleum, 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	31.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Petroleum sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Petroleum, IN
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Petroleum, IN	National Avg
Population	85	—
Median Age	53.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	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	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	36.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Petroleum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petroleum, IN affordable or expensive?

Petroleum has a median home value of $75,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $33,669.

What is the crime rate in Petroleum, IN?

Petroleum's violent crime rate is 91.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 364.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Petroleum?

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

Is Petroleum, IN a good place to live?

Petroleum, IN has a population of 85, a median household income of $33,669, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Petroleum?

Petroleum averages 32.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Petroleum?

The population of Petroleum, Indiana is 85 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Petroleum?

Key numbers for living in Petroleum: median home $75,300, median household income $33,669, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Petroleum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.