The Town FilesCayuga, Indiana
Town in Vermillion County · population 952 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,800
- Household income
- $50,872
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 46.0
Cayuga is a town of 952 people in Vermillion County, Indiana. The median home is worth $79,800, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 78% of Indiana towns.
How Cayuga 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 Cayuga is worth $79,800, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $50,872, which is more affordable than 94% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $881 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cayuga | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $881 | $888 |
| Median household income | $50,872 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cayuga
| People | Cayuga | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Cayuga
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 39.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cayuga since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 10, 2021 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 10, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 18, 2000.
Severe weather in Vermillion County since 1996
Vermillion County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Vermillion County
Vermillion County had 4,289 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,444 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Cayuga itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Cayuga
2 public schools with 662 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermillion High School | 7-12 | 349 | 9.7 |
| North Vermillion Elementary School | PK-6 | 313 | 10.4 |
Towns near Cayuga
- Georgetown, IL9.3 mi · 3,143 people · home $71,800
- Dana, IN9.8 mi · 555 people · home $55,500
- Kingman, IN10.0 mi · 559 people · home $112,500
- Ridge Farm, IL10.6 mi · 787 people · home $73,200
- Westville, IL11.4 mi · 3,167 people · home $100,000
- Montezuma, IN11.9 mi · 921 people · home $80,400
- Tilton, IL13.9 mi · 2,660 people · home $70,400
- Covington, IN13.9 mi · 2,668 people · home $164,400
Cayuga questions
Is Cayuga, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cayuga scores better for retirees than 4% of Indiana towns and quieter than 68%. 25.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Cayuga?
The median owner-occupied home in Cayuga is valued at $79,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,872, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $881 a month.
What is the weather like in Cayuga?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.2 inches of snow.
Does Cayuga get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cayuga since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 10, 2021. 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)