The Town FilesCynthiana, Indiana
Town in Posey County · population 552 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,500
- Household income
- $74,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 34.8
Cynthiana is a town of 552 people in Posey County, Indiana. The median home is worth $141,500, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 76% of Indiana towns, better for cycling than 74% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 72% of Indiana towns.
How Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana is worth $141,500, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $74,688, which is more affordable than 83% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 87.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cynthiana | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $775 | $888 |
| Median household income | $74,688 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Cynthiana
| People | Cynthiana | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Cynthiana
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 21.1°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cynthiana since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 28, 2017 about 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 19, 2022.
Severe weather in Posey County since 1996
Posey County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Posey County
Posey County had 8,961 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,064 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Cynthiana itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Towns near Cynthiana
- Poseyville, IN4.2 mi · 966 people · home $144,400
- Owensville, IN5.9 mi · 1,338 people · home $131,700
- Haubstadt, IN7.3 mi · 1,638 people · home $228,100
- Fort Branch, IN8.4 mi · 2,965 people · home $195,900
- Darmstadt, IN9.8 mi · 1,373 people · home $330,100
- Parkers Settlement, IN9.9 mi · 661 people · home $238,200
- Highland, IN12.6 mi · 4,435 people · home $240,400
- New Harmony, IN12.7 mi · 690 people · home $184,400
Cynthiana questions
Is Cynthiana, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cynthiana scores better for retirees than 72% of Indiana towns and quieter than 76%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Cynthiana?
The median owner-occupied home in Cynthiana is valued at $141,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,688, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Cynthiana?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 12.6 inches of snow.
Does Cynthiana get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cynthiana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 28, 2017. 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)