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Greensburg.
About
Life in Greensburg
Greensburg is a community of 11,585 people in Indiana. The median household income is $63,235, median rent runs about $859 per month, and median home values are around $191,000. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Greensburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
86.7%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Greensburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greensburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (45.7%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.1%
of households
Married Couples
43.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
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 19% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Greensburg
In Greensburg, rent runs 19% below the IN average, and home values are 12% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,270
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $263,030 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Greensburg
Unemployment in Decatur County, which includes Greensburg, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Greensburg: Decatur County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Decatur County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Greensburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.8 min avg
How Greensburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greensburg, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 76% 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 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greensburg runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
268
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,136.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greensburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
23.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Decatur County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Decatur County, which includes Greensburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Hail | $55,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $89,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | Heavy Snow | $40,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $152,800 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $243,250 |
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
Decatur County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Shelby County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Greensburg) is typically good — 328 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
328
per year
Moderate Days
30
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Shelby County, IN (19 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greensburg has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
13.3"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 3.40" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 51°F | 33°F | 3.77" |
| Apr | 64°F | 44°F | 4.91" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 5.08" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.41" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.97" |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.03" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.24" |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.60" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.47" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greensburg
Greensburg has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greensburg
Greensburg's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
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, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greensburg
Greensburg has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayCities Near Greensburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Greensburg FAQ
Is Greensburg, Indiana affordable?⌄
Greensburg's median rent is $859/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,655/year. Median home value is $191,400.
Is Greensburg, Indiana safe?⌄
Greensburg's violent crime rate was 268 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1137 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greensburg, Indiana?⌄
Decatur County, which includes Greensburg, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greensburg, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Greensburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $859/month and median household income is $62,655/year. The median home value is $191,400. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greensburg, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Greensburg is 18 minutes, which is shorter than 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