What are the schools like in Preble, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Preble?

The median household income in Preble, IN is N/A 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 Preble, IN?

Preble has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

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

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

Preble has a violent crime rate of 55.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 212.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Preble, IN a Good Place to Live?

Preble is a small town of 65 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Preble's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Preble 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 Preble metro area.

Metric	Preble, 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

Very Safe

Preble's violent crime rate is 55.9 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.9 /100k

Property Crime

212.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Preble, 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

Preble sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Preble, IN
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Preble, IN	National Avg
Population	65	—
Median Age	15.5	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	56.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Preble vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preble, IN affordable or expensive?

Preble has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Preble, IN?

Preble's violent crime rate is 55.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 212.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Preble?

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

Is Preble, IN a good place to live?

Preble, IN has a population of 65, a median household income of N/A, 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 Preble?

Preble averages 33.1°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Preble?

The population of Preble, Indiana is 65 with a median age of 15.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Preble?

Key numbers for living in Preble: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Preble side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.