What are the schools like in Versailles, IN?

Versailles is served primarily by South Ripley Com Sch Corp. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Versailles?

The median household income in Versailles, IN is $45,114 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Versailles, IN?

Versailles has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Versailles, IN affordable or expensive?

Versailles's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Versailles is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,200 and the median rent is $563 per month.

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

Versailles has a violent crime rate of 3.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 81.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Versailles, IN a Good Place to Live?

Versailles is a small town of 1,672 in Indiana, with a median household income of $45,114 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Versailles 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: 90.4

Versailles's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Versailles costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Versailles, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,114	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Versailles's violent crime rate is 3.5 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

3.5 /100k

Property Crime

81.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Versailles is served primarily by South Ripley Com Sch Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Versailles, IN	National Avg
School District	South Ripley Com Sch Corp	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Versailles sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Versailles, IN
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Versailles, IN	National Avg
Population	1,672	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Versailles

Versailles, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47042

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Versailles, IN affordable or expensive?

Versailles's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Versailles roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,200 and median rent is $563/month.

What is the crime rate in Versailles, IN?

Versailles's violent crime rate is 3.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 81.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Versailles?

Public schools in Versailles are operated by South Ripley Com Sch Corp. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Versailles, IN a good place to live?

Versailles, IN has a population of 1,672, a median household income of $45,114, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Versailles?

Versailles averages 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Versailles?

Versailles, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47042.

What is the population of Versailles?

The population of Versailles, Indiana is 1,672 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Versailles?

Key numbers for living in Versailles: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $154,200, median household income $45,114, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Versailles side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.