The Town FilesEllettsville, Indiana
Town in Monroe County · population 6,655 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $243,600
- Household income
- $90,213
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 34.5
Ellettsville is a town of 6,655 people in Monroe County, Indiana. The median home is worth $243,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Indiana towns, better for cycling than 84% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Indiana towns.
How Ellettsville 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 Ellettsville is worth $243,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $90,213, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $855 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ellettsville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $855 | $888 |
| Median household income | $90,213 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ellettsville
| People | Ellettsville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Ellettsville
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.5 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellettsville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 17, 2026 about 6.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 16 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 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 67,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,879 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Ellettsville itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Ellettsville
4 public schools with 1,993 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High School | 9-12 | 762 | 13.4 |
| Edgewood Junior High School | 6-8 | 620 | 15.5 |
| Seven Oaks Classical School (charter) | K-12 | 514 | 10.7 |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 97 | 48.5 |
Towns near Ellettsville
- Bloomington, IN7.1 mi · 79,168 people · home $321,400
- Smithville-Sanders, IN13.4 mi · 3,323 people · home $259,100
- Martinsville, IN16.3 mi · 11,932 people · home $163,400
- Brooklyn, IN25.5 mi · 2,511 people · home $119,000
- Bedford, IN26.7 mi · 13,792 people · home $152,400
- Mooresville, IN29.0 mi · 9,411 people · home $206,400
Ellettsville questions
Is Ellettsville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ellettsville scores better for retirees than 46% of Indiana towns and quieter than 39%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Ellettsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Ellettsville is valued at $243,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,213, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $855 a month.
What is the weather like in Ellettsville?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.5 inches of snow.
Does Ellettsville get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellettsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2026. 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)