What are the schools like in Scotland, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Scotland?

The median household income in Scotland, IN is $92,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 30.3%.

What is the weather like in Scotland, IN?

Scotland has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.9 inches.

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

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

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

Is Scotland, IN a Good Place to Live?

Scotland is a small town of 78 in Indiana, with a median household income of $92,292 and a 30.3% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Scotland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scotland 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 Scotland metro area.

Metric	Scotland, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Scotland 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	Scotland, 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	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scotland sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scotland, IN
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.9"

Demographics

Metric	Scotland, IN	National Avg
Population	78	—
Median Age	63.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	30.3%	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	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	41.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crane, IN 1 mi Newberry, IN 6 mi Burns City, IN 6 mi Odon, IN 6 mi Hashtown, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Scotland

Scotland, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

47449 47457

Scotland vs Other Cities

Scotland, IN vs Crane, IN Scotland, IN vs Newberry, IN Scotland, IN vs Burns City, IN Scotland, IN vs Odon, IN Scotland, IN vs Hashtown, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotland, IN affordable or expensive?

Scotland has a median home value of $103,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $92,292.

What is the crime rate in Scotland, IN?

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

What are the schools like in Scotland?

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

Is Scotland, IN a good place to live?

Scotland, IN has a population of 78, a median household income of $92,292, and an unemployment rate of 30.3%. 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 Scotland?

Scotland averages 41.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 8.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scotland?

Scotland, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 47449, 47457.

What is the population of Scotland?

The population of Scotland, Indiana is 78 with a median age of 63.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scotland?

Key numbers for living in Scotland: median home $103,100, median household income $92,292. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scotland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.