The Town FilesFrancesville, Indiana
Town in Pulaski County · population 852 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,900
- Household income
- $65,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 43.2
Francesville is a town of 852 people in Pulaski County, Indiana. The median home is worth $131,900, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 94% of Indiana towns, better for families than 77% of Indiana towns.
How Francesville 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 Francesville is worth $131,900, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $65,000, which is more affordable than 78% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $961 a month. 81.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Francesville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $961 | $888 |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Francesville
| People | Francesville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Francesville
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 38.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.3 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Francesville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 17, 1963 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 17, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 4, 2008.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 5,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,220 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Francesville itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Francesville
3 public schools with 618 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | K-6 | 309 | 19.3 |
| West Central Senior High School | 9-12 | 212 | 13.3 |
| West Central Middle School | 7-8 | 97 | 9.7 |
Towns near Francesville
- Medaryville, IN6.6 mi · 559 people · home $78,500
- Monon, IN8.4 mi · 1,919 people · home $96,000
- Buffalo, IN10.2 mi · 619 people · home $125,000
- Rensselaer, IN14.3 mi · 5,733 people · home $153,800
- Winamac, IN15.3 mi · 2,318 people · home $147,600
- Reynolds, IN16.3 mi · 531 people · home $123,900
- Wheatfield, IN16.7 mi · 904 people · home $196,700
- North Judson, IN16.9 mi · 1,857 people · home $134,500
Francesville questions
Is Francesville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Francesville scores better for retirees than 71% of Indiana towns and quieter than 49%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Francesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Francesville is valued at $131,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,000, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $961 a month.
What is the weather like in Francesville?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.9 inches of precipitation a year and 26.3 inches of snow.
Does Francesville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Francesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 17, 1963. 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)