Pulaski County , Indiana

Population: 12,441 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,956 Home $134,600 Rent $715/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 12,441 residents, Pulaski County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Pulaski County in the bottom 11% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$59,956
Median Income
household
$134,600
Home Value
median
$715/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,956
Per Capita Income $31,336
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Median Home Value $134,600
Median Gross Rent $715/mo
Owner Occupied 75.1%
Renter Occupied 24.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 12,441
Median Age 42.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.7%
Obesity
14.5%
Diabetes
18.8%
Smoking
35.1%
High Blood Pressure
26.6%
No Physical Activity
25.5%
Depression
37.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 11.2  ·  11th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
34.64
🌀 Hurricane
31.08
🔥 Wildfire
1.94
❄️ Winter Storm
19.13
🌍 Earthquake
42.88
☀️ Drought
18.61

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