Owen County , Indiana
Population: 21,434 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,586 Home $162,400 Rent $912/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,434 residents, Owen County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Owen County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$59,586
Median Income
household
$162,400
Home Value
median
$912/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,586 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,451 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| Median Home Value | $162,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $912/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,434 |
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.7%
Obesity
14.5%
Diabetes
18.7%
Smoking
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
27.5%
No Physical Activity
26.5%
Depression
37.8%
Insufficient Sleep
80.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 35.1 · 35th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
45.77
🌀 Hurricane
12.31
🔥 Wildfire
11.51
❄️ Winter Storm
56.81
🌍 Earthquake
61.16
☀️ Drought
46.50
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