The Town FilesLinton, Indiana
City in Greene County · population 5,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,000
- Household income
- $45,440
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.2
Linton is a city of 5,133 people in Greene County, Indiana. The median home is worth $86,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Indiana towns, more walkable than 82% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 78% of Indiana towns.
How Linton 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 Linton is worth $86,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $45,440, which is more affordable than 83% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $812 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Linton | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $812 | $888 |
| Median household income | $45,440 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Linton
| People | Linton | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Linton
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linton since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 29, 1963 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 19, 2022.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 19 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 |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 6,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,645 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Linton itself the ACS puts it at 13.3%.
Public schools in Linton
4 public schools with 1,386 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton-Stockton Elementary | PK-5 | 698 | 21.2 |
| Linton-Stockton High School | 9-12 | 387 | 15.5 |
| Linton-Stockton Middle School | 6-8 | 301 | 15.1 |
| Greene-Sullivan Special Ed Coop | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Linton
- Sullivan, IN14.1 mi · 4,264 people · home $128,100
- Bicknell, IN19.8 mi · 3,029 people · home $66,300
- Washington, IN26.1 mi · 12,017 people · home $152,200
- Loogootee, IN28.1 mi · 2,601 people · home $148,500
Linton questions
Is Linton, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Linton scores better for retirees than 41% of Indiana towns and quieter than 39%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Linton?
The median owner-occupied home in Linton is valued at $86,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,440, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $812 a month.
What is the weather like in Linton?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 14.1 inches of snow.
Does Linton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 29, 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)