The Town FilesHarrodsburg, Indiana
Community in Monroe County · population 656 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,800
- Household income
- $35,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 59.5
Harrodsburg is a community of 656 people in Monroe County, Indiana. The median home is worth $182,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 91% of Indiana towns.
How Harrodsburg 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 Harrodsburg is worth $182,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $35,417, which is more affordable than 2% of Indiana towns. 86.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrodsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $35,417 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 86.6% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Harrodsburg
| People | Harrodsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 16.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 44.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Harrodsburg
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.4 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrodsburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 19, 2026 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 19, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 10, 1981.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 16 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 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 67,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,879 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Harrodsburg itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Harrodsburg
- Smithville-Sanders, IN3.8 mi · 3,323 people · home $259,100
- Avoca, IN6.9 mi · 545 people · home $211,600
- Oolitic, IN8.7 mi · 1,137 people · home $138,200
- Bloomington, IN10.3 mi · 79,168 people · home $321,400
- Bedford, IN11.4 mi · 13,792 people · home $152,400
- Ellettsville, IN15.3 mi · 6,655 people · home $243,600
- Mitchell, IN19.8 mi · 3,933 people · home $114,500
- Bloomfield, IN20.6 mi · 2,289 people · home $109,800
Harrodsburg questions
Is Harrodsburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrodsburg scores better for retirees than 91% of Indiana towns and quieter than 63%. 45.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.5).
How much does a house cost in Harrodsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrodsburg is valued at $182,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,417, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Harrodsburg?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 16.4 inches of snow.
Does Harrodsburg get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrodsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 19, 2026. 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)