The Town FilesGreentown, Indiana
Town in Howard County · population 2,370 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,400
- Household income
- $60,521
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 37.8
Greentown is a town of 2,370 people in Howard County, Indiana. The median home is worth $123,400, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Indiana towns, better for families than 86% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 84% of Indiana towns.
How Greentown 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 Greentown is worth $123,400, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $60,521, which is more affordable than 78% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greentown | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $850 | $888 |
| Median household income | $60,521 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greentown
| People | Greentown | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Greentown
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greentown since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 27 deaths and 893 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.85 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Howard County since 1996
Howard County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| March 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3274: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Howard County
Howard County had 35,758 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,420 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Greentown itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Greentown
3 public schools with 1,609 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary School | PK-5 | 728 | 18.7 |
| Eastern High School | 9-12 | 499 | 18.5 |
| Eastern Middle School | 6-8 | 382 | 16.6 |
Towns near Greentown
- Swayzee, IN7.5 mi · 918 people · home $121,000
- Windfall City, IN8.0 mi · 696 people · home $88,700
- Converse, IN8.4 mi · 1,161 people · home $103,800
- Kokomo, IN8.7 mi · 59,604 people · home $137,400
- Sharpsville, IN9.4 mi · 553 people · home $116,700
- Sweetser, IN12.1 mi · 1,075 people · home $153,400
- Galveston, IN13.9 mi · 1,288 people · home $130,300
- Tipton, IN14.1 mi · 5,275 people · home $161,700
Greentown questions
Is Greentown, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greentown scores better for retirees than 97% of Indiana towns and quieter than 82%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Greentown?
The median owner-occupied home in Greentown is valued at $123,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,521, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Greentown?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 27.6 inches of snow.
Does Greentown get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greentown 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)