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Life in Vincennes
If you're looking for an affordable Midwestern town with real roots and a manageable commute, Vincennes delivers on the basics—the median home value sits around $111,600 and median rent is $792 a month, which means your housing dollar stretches further here than in most places. The job market is lean but stable, with unemployment around 3.5% and an average commute of just 15 minutes, so you're not spending hours stuck in traffic or worrying about layoffs in a boom-bust industry. This is a community of about 16,700 people sitting on the Wabash River in the southwestern corner of the state, roughly equidistant between Evansville and Terre Haute, and it's been continuously inhabited since 1732—which means there's real history woven into the streets and neighborhoods, though you should know that population has been declining slightly and the college degree rate is relatively low at 16.1%.
Vincennes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Vincennes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vincennes, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (41.1%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.1%
of households
Married Couples
35.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 25% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Vincennes
In Vincennes, rent runs 25% below the IN average, and home values are 49% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$859
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $169,738 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Vincennes
Unemployment in Knox County, which includes Vincennes, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Vincennes: Knox County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Knox County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Vincennes Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.2 min avg
How Vincennes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vincennes, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 44 mi
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)
Regional airport · few flights228k passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 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 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Vincennes runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,031.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Vincennes Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
55.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Knox County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Knox County, which includes Vincennes, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $337,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $891,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $257,250 |
| 2018 | 9 | Flash Flood | $25,000 |
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
Knox County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Knox County, which includes Vincennes, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
30
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Knox County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vincennes has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
8.5"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
110
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.98" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.53" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.57" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 4.88" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.53" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.82" |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.61" |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.63" |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.57" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.98" |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.35" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vincennes
Vincennes has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 mi away · Lawrenceville
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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vincennes
Vincennes's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 1 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vincennes
Vincennes has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (1 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
1 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vincennes
Knox County Public Library
502 North 7th Street, Vincennes
Cities Near Vincennes
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Vincennes?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Vincennes FAQ
Is Vincennes, Indiana affordable?⌄
Vincennes's median rent is $793/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,637/year. Median home value is $111,600.
Is Vincennes, Indiana safe?⌄
Vincennes's violent crime rate was 79 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 2031 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vincennes, Indiana?⌄
Knox County, which includes Vincennes, 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 Vincennes, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Vincennes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $793/month and median household income is $53,637/year. The median home value is $111,600. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vincennes, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Vincennes is 15 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