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Connersville.
About
Life in Connersville
Connersville is a community of 13,241 people in Indiana. The median household income is $48,854, median rent runs about $787 per month, and median home values are around $106,300. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Connersville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Foreign-Born
2.0%
Broadband Internet
87.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.0% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Connersville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Connersville, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (49.4%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.5%
of households
Married Couples
37.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
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 Livingrent 26% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Connersville
In Connersville, rent runs 26% below the IN average, and home values are 51% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$906
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $157,246 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above IN average
Unemployment in Connersville
Unemployment in Fayette County, which includes Connersville, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Connersville: Fayette County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fayette County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Connersville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Connersville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Connersville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Connersville runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,816
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Connersville Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
33.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fayette County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fayette County, which includes Connersville, the most common type is winter weather, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Winter Weather | $29,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Tornado | $26,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Flash Flood | $48,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Winter Weather | $7,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Winter Weather | $162,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fayette County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Henry County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Connersville) is typically good — 255 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
255
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Henry County, IN (23 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Connersville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.0"
Annual Snowfall
24.9"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
139
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.58" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 4.85" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 5.13" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.09" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.27" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.62" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.19" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.62" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Connersville
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Connersville
Connersville's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Connersville
Connersville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Connersville
Fayette County Public Library
828 North Grand Avenue, Connersville
Cities Near Connersville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Connersville FAQ
Is Connersville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Connersville's median rent is $787/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,854/year. Median home value is $106,300.
Is Connersville, Indiana safe?⌄
Connersville's violent crime rate was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1816 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Connersville, Indiana?⌄
Fayette County, which includes Connersville, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Connersville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Connersville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $787/month and median household income is $48,854/year. The median home value is $106,300. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Connersville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Connersville is 26 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