The Town FilesGreencastle, Indiana
City in Putnam County · population 9,820 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,200
- Household income
- $55,565
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 27.5
Greencastle is a city of 9,820 people in Putnam County, Indiana. The median home is worth $169,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Indiana towns, hipper than 91% of Indiana towns.
How Greencastle 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 Greencastle is worth $169,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $55,565, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $908 a month. 42.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greencastle | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $908 | $888 |
| Median household income | $55,565 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 42.4% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Greencastle
| People | Greencastle | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 19.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Greencastle
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greencastle since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 22, 1992 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 18, 2021.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 20 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 |
| 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 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 12,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,684 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Greencastle itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Greencastle
9 public schools with 2,781 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle High School | 9-12 | 495 | 13.8 |
| Greencastle Middle School | 6-8 | 404 | 13.9 |
| Tzouanakis Intermediate School | 3-5 | 401 | 14.3 |
| South Putnam High School | 9-12 | 363 | 17.3 |
| Central Elementary School | K-5 | 349 | 13.4 |
| Deer Meadow Primary School | PK-2 | 312 | 16.4 |
| South Putnam Middle School | 6-8 | 279 | 14.0 |
| Martha J Ridpath Elementary School | K-2 | 178 | 12.7 |
| Area 30 Career Center | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greencastle
- Heritage Lake, IN9.9 mi · 3,012 people · home $262,900
- Brazil, IN17.0 mi · 8,181 people · home $113,900
- Danville, IN20.3 mi · 10,559 people · home $298,200
- Rockville, IN22.1 mi · 2,510 people · home $99,600
- Plainfield, IN25.4 mi · 34,625 people · home $280,600
- Avon, IN25.4 mi · 21,474 people · home $323,800
- Mooresville, IN25.6 mi · 9,411 people · home $206,400
- Pittsboro, IN25.7 mi · 3,682 people · home $312,800
Greencastle questions
Is Greencastle, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greencastle scores better for retirees than 28% of Indiana towns and quieter than 8%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.5).
How much does a house cost in Greencastle?
The median owner-occupied home in Greencastle is valued at $169,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,565, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $908 a month.
What is the weather like in Greencastle?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 22.1 inches of snow.
Does Greencastle get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greencastle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 22, 1992. 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)