The Town FilesFarmersburg, Indiana
Town in Sullivan County · population 1,069 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,000
- Household income
- $53,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 46.0
Farmersburg is a town of 1,069 people in Sullivan County, Indiana. The median home is worth $78,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Indiana towns, quieter than 90% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 74% of Indiana towns.
- #10 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Indiana With Mild Winters
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Indiana With the Cheapest Homes
- #14 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Indiana
- #18 in 25 Small Towns in Indiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #19 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Indiana
How Farmersburg 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 Farmersburg is worth $78,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $53,750, which is more affordable than 96% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $865 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farmersburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $865 | $888 |
| Median household income | $53,750 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Farmersburg
| People | Farmersburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Farmersburg
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmersburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 27, 1973 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Sullivan County since 1996
Sullivan 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 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 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Sullivan County
Sullivan County had 5,720 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,807 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Farmersburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Farmersburg
2 public schools with 605 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 376 | 13.9 |
| Northeast North Elementary School | PK-6 | 229 | 15.3 |
Towns near Farmersburg
- Shelburn, IN5.1 mi · 1,107 people · home $73,700
- Hymera, IN6.4 mi · 653 people · home $90,500
- Sullivan, IN10.8 mi · 4,264 people · home $128,100
- Jasonville, IN11.6 mi · 1,983 people · home $65,900
- Dugger, IN14.2 mi · 797 people · home $87,800
- Clay City, IN14.4 mi · 878 people · home $94,500
- Terre Haute, IN14.6 mi · 58,389 people · home $115,700
- West Terre Haute, IN15.1 mi · 2,157 people · home $74,100
Farmersburg questions
Is Farmersburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farmersburg scores better for retirees than 74% of Indiana towns and quieter than 90%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Farmersburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Farmersburg is valued at $78,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,750, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $865 a month.
What is the weather like in Farmersburg?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 15.1 inches of snow.
Does Farmersburg get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmersburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 27, 1973. 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)