The Town FilesJennings County, Indiana
27,562 people. The median home is worth $161,500 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $69,322.
Towns in Jennings County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vernon | 6,608 | $128,600 | $51,429 | 37.9 |
| Country Squire Lakes | 3,558 | $26,600 | $57,201 | 35.5 |
People and housing
| Jennings County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $988 | $888 |
| Median household income | $69,322 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
8,132 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,033 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 199 storm events in Jennings County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Jennings County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).