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About
Life in Sellersburg
Sellersburg is a community of 10,215 people in Indiana. The median household income is $72,179, median rent runs about $1,151 per month, and median home values are around $231,500. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Sellersburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+10.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Sellersburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sellersburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (16.6%), and 1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
22.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
49.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 8% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Sellersburg
In Sellersburg, rent runs 8% above the IN average, and home values are 6% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,648
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $299,096 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Sellersburg
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Sellersburg, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Sellersburg: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Sellersburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Sellersburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sellersburg, 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
- 16 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 74 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 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Sellersburg runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
81.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
500.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
Sellersburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Sellersburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
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
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Sellersburg, is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
150
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sellersburg has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.48" |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.49" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.54" |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.79" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.53" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.27" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.75" |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sellersburg
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sellersburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Physicians' Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.3 mi away · New Albany
Brightwell Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 5.7 mi away · Clarksville
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 6 mi away · Jeffersonville
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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sellersburg
Sellersburg's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sellersburg (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 3,170 students · in-state tuition $8,424 · 40% graduate · median earnings $52,768 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
6.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 279 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 64% graduate · median earnings $43,688 (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: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sellersburg
Sellersburg has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
57 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
69 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
86 mi awayGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sellersburg
Sellersburg Branch
430 North Indiana Avenue, Sellersburg
Cities Near Sellersburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sellersburg FAQ
Is Sellersburg, Indiana affordable?⌄
Sellersburg's median rent is $1,151/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,179/year. Median home value is $231,500.
Is Sellersburg, Indiana safe?⌄
Sellersburg's violent crime rate was 82 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 501 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sellersburg, Indiana?⌄
Clark County, which includes Sellersburg, 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 Sellersburg, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Sellersburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,151/month and median household income is $72,179/year. The median home value is $231,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sellersburg, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Sellersburg is 20 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