The Town FilesCrothersville, Indiana
Town in Jackson County · population 1,509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,300
- Household income
- $55,909
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 34.2
Crothersville is a town of 1,509 people in Jackson County, Indiana. The median home is worth $120,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more of a college town than 74% of Indiana towns.
How Crothersville 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 Crothersville is worth $120,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $55,909, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,034 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crothersville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,034 | $888 |
| Median household income | $55,909 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crothersville
| People | Crothersville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Crothersville
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crothersville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 2, 1990 about 6.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 22,633 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,520 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Crothersville itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Crothersville
2 public schools with 463 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crothersville Elementary School | PK-5 | 243 | 14.3 |
| Crothersville Jr-Sr High School | 6-12 | 220 | 10.5 |
Towns near Crothersville
- Austin, IN4.1 mi · 4,064 people · home $86,200
- Scottsburg, IN8.2 mi · 7,345 people · home $146,200
- Seymour, IN10.9 mi · 21,569 people · home $162,800
- Brownstown, IN12.6 mi · 3,025 people · home $146,600
- Hayden, IN13.4 mi · 501 people · home —
- Medora, IN17.9 mi · 635 people · home $82,300
- Henryville, IN18.1 mi · 1,878 people · home $204,000
- Country Squire Lakes, IN18.8 mi · 3,558 people · home $26,600
Crothersville questions
Is Crothersville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crothersville scores better for retirees than 28% of Indiana towns and quieter than 47%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Crothersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Crothersville is valued at $120,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,909, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,034 a month.
What is the weather like in Crothersville?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 11.9 inches of snow.
Does Crothersville get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crothersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 2, 1990. 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)