Summitville is a small town of 1,117 in Indiana, with a median household income of $54,583
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Summitville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Summitville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Summitville 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: 94.6
Summitville's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Summitville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Summitville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$749
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Summitville's violent crime rate is 207.6 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
207.6 /100k
Property Crime
1191.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Summitville is served primarily by Madison-Grant United School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Summitville, IN
National Avg
School District
Madison-Grant United School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Summitville sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.8 inches of snow per year.
Summitville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Summitville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,300 and median rent is $749/month.
Summitville's violent crime rate is 207.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1191.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Summitville are operated by Madison-Grant United School Corp.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Summitville, IN has a population of 1,117, a median household income of $54,583, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Summitville averages 33.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 20.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Summitville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46070.
The population of Summitville, Indiana is 1,117 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Summitville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $90,300, median household income $54,583, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Summitville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
