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Bargersville.
About
Life in Bargersville
Bargersville is a community of 10,163 people in Indiana. The median household income is $114,231, and median home values are around $438,900. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bargersville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+23.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bargersville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bargersville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (34.4%), and 2.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
30.5%
of residents
65 and Older
10.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.6%
of households
Married Couples
63.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Bargersville
In Bargersville, home values are 101% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,344
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $454,353 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Bargersville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Johnson County, which includes Bargersville, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Bargersville: Johnson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Johnson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bargersville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute29.7 min avg
How Bargersville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bargersville, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bargersville runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
102.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
333
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bargersville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Bargersville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.8M |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $63,250 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Heavy Snow | $81,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 17 miles from Bargersville) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
146
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Marion County, IN (17 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bargersville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
16.9"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 2.50" |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.65" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.91" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 5.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.21" |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.52" |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bargersville
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bargersville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Hospital South, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Indianapolis
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Franklin
Valle Vista Health System
Psychiatric · 7.9 mi away · Greenwood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bargersville
Bargersville's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bargersville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,005 students · in-state tuition $38,308 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,791 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 900 students · in-state tuition $40,010 · 62% graduate · median earnings $61,877 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bargersville
Bargersville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayCities Near Bargersville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bargersville?
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Bargersville FAQ
Is Bargersville, Indiana safe?⌄
Bargersville's violent crime rate was 103 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 333 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bargersville, Indiana?⌄
Johnson County, which includes Bargersville, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Bargersville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Bargersville is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from