What are the schools like in Straughn, IN?

Straughn is served primarily by South Henry School Corp. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Straughn?

The median household income in Straughn, IN is $80,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Straughn, IN?

Straughn has an average high temperature of 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Straughn, IN affordable or expensive?

Straughn's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Straughn is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,000 and the median rent is $1,682 per month.

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

Straughn has a violent crime rate of 27.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 264.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Straughn, IN a Good Place to Live?

Straughn is a small town of 214 in Indiana, with a median household income of $80,375 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Straughn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Straughn 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: 96.4

Straughn's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Straughn costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Straughn, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,682	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Straughn's violent crime rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.1 /100k

Property Crime

264.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Straughn is served primarily by South Henry School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Straughn, IN	National Avg
School District	South Henry School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Straughn sees average highs of 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Straughn, IN
Average High — January	33.8°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Straughn, IN	National Avg
Population	214	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Straughn

Straughn, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47387

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Straughn, IN affordable or expensive?

Straughn's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Straughn roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $1,682/month.

What is the crime rate in Straughn, IN?

Straughn's violent crime rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 264.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Straughn?

Public schools in Straughn are operated by South Henry School Corp. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Straughn, IN a good place to live?

Straughn, IN has a population of 214, a median household income of $80,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Straughn?

Straughn averages 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Straughn?

Straughn, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47387.

What is the population of Straughn?

The population of Straughn, Indiana is 214 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Straughn?

Key numbers for living in Straughn: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $80,375, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Straughn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.