The Town FilesFlora, Indiana
Town in Carroll County · population 2,094 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,200
- Household income
- $51,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 35.7
Flora is a town of 2,094 people in Carroll County, Indiana. The median home is worth $158,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better transit than 93% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 75% of Indiana towns.
How Flora 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 Flora is worth $158,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,429, which is more affordable than 19% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $787 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flora | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $787 | $888 |
| Median household income | $51,429 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Flora
| People | Flora | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Flora
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 39.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 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
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flora since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 9, 2012.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 5,562 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,734 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Flora itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Flora
3 public schools with 1,039 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Elementary School | PK-6 | 556 | 16.8 |
| Carroll Senior High School | 9-12 | 321 | 13.4 |
| Carroll Junior High School | 7-8 | 162 | 11.6 |
Towns near Flora
- Camden, IN4.5 mi · 593 people · home $107,700
- Delphi, IN8.0 mi · 2,961 people · home $141,300
- Burlington, IN8.0 mi · 517 people · home $146,300
- Rossville, IN9.5 mi · 1,508 people · home $186,800
- Mulberry, IN15.8 mi · 1,231 people · home $142,900
- Russiaville, IN15.8 mi · 1,319 people · home $182,300
- Logansport, IN16.5 mi · 18,366 people · home $92,200
- Walton, IN16.7 mi · 962 people · home $98,600
Flora questions
Is Flora, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flora scores better for retirees than 43% of Indiana towns and quieter than 60%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Flora?
The median owner-occupied home in Flora is valued at $158,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,429, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $787 a month.
What is the weather like in Flora?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does Flora get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. 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)