The Town FilesCampbellsburg, Indiana
Town in Washington County · population 529 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,400
- Household income
- $49,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 28.4
Campbellsburg is a town of 529 people in Washington County, Indiana. The median home is worth $150,400, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 88% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 73% of Indiana towns.
How Campbellsburg ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Campbellsburg is worth $150,400, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $49,688, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $818 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campbellsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $818 | $888 |
| Median household income | $49,688 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Campbellsburg
| People | Campbellsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 40.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.3% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Campbellsburg
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbellsburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 20, 1996.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 5,753 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,972 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Campbellsburg itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Campbellsburg
2 public schools with 941 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Washington Elementary School | PK-6 | 532 | 15.6 |
| West Washington Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 409 | 10.2 |
Towns near Campbellsburg
- Salem, IN9.6 mi · 6,371 people · home $144,700
- Orleans, IN10.1 mi · 2,108 people · home $117,500
- Mitchell, IN12.8 mi · 3,933 people · home $114,500
- Medora, IN12.9 mi · 635 people · home $82,300
- Paoli, IN12.9 mi · 3,666 people · home $150,700
- New Pekin, IN17.0 mi · 1,323 people · home $135,800
- Bedford, IN18.8 mi · 13,792 people · home $152,400
- Palmyra, IN18.8 mi · 898 people · home $163,800
Campbellsburg questions
Is Campbellsburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campbellsburg scores better for retirees than 73% of Indiana towns and quieter than 88%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.4).
How much does a house cost in Campbellsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Campbellsburg is valued at $150,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,688, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $818 a month.
What is the weather like in Campbellsburg?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 14.7 inches of snow.
Does Campbellsburg get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbellsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)