The Town FilesHolland, Indiana
Town in Dubois County · population 619 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,900
- Household income
- $70,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 43.0
Holland is a town of 619 people in Dubois County, Indiana. The median home is worth $117,900, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 90% of Indiana towns.
How Holland 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 Holland is worth $117,900, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $70,313, which is more affordable than 90% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $868 a month. 81.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holland | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $868 | $888 |
| Median household income | $70,313 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.3% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Holland
| People | Holland | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Holland
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holland since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 25, 2011 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 25, 2006.
Severe weather in Dubois County since 1996
Dubois 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 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 |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Dubois County
Dubois County had 27,983 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,733 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Holland itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Holland
1 public school with 253 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Elementary School | PK-5 | 253 | 16.9 |
Towns near Holland
- Dale, IN5.5 mi · 1,544 people · home $127,200
- Huntingburg, IN5.6 mi · 6,362 people · home $143,800
- Ferdinand, IN9.6 mi · 2,157 people · home $187,900
- Santa Claus, IN10.8 mi · 2,586 people · home $258,900
- Jasper, IN11.5 mi · 16,703 people · home $235,100
- St. Meinrad, IN12.4 mi · 664 people · home $315,200
- Winslow, IN13.3 mi · 764 people · home $90,900
- Lynnville, IN15.5 mi · 830 people · home $129,700
Holland questions
Is Holland, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holland scores better for retirees than 48% of Indiana towns and quieter than 90%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Holland?
The median owner-occupied home in Holland is valued at $117,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,313, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $868 a month.
What is the weather like in Holland?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.9 inches of snow.
Does Holland get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 25, 2011. 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)