The Town FilesNew Harmony, Indiana
Town in Posey County · population 690 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $184,400
- Household income
- $57,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 53.5
New Harmony is a town of 690 people in Posey County, Indiana. The median home is worth $184,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Indiana towns, quieter than 96% of Indiana towns.
How New Harmony 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 New Harmony is worth $184,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $57,875, which is more affordable than 15% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,014 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Harmony | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,014 | $888 |
| Median household income | $57,875 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in New Harmony
| People | New Harmony | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Harmony
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Harmony since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 9, 2024 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 19, 2022.
Severe weather in Posey County since 1996
Posey 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 |
| 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 Posey County
Posey County had 8,961 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,064 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in New Harmony itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Towns near New Harmony
- Crossville, IL7.6 mi · 623 people · home $64,500
- Poseyville, IN8.5 mi · 966 people · home $144,400
- Grayville, IL9.4 mi · 1,550 people · home $74,200
- Cynthiana, IN12.7 mi · 552 people · home $141,500
- Parkers Settlement, IN13.1 mi · 661 people · home $238,200
- Mount Vernon, IN13.4 mi · 6,493 people · home $163,300
- Carmi, IL13.4 mi · 4,865 people · home $114,800
- Owensville, IN16.3 mi · 1,338 people · home $131,700
New Harmony questions
Is New Harmony, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Harmony scores better for retirees than 99% of Indiana towns and quieter than 96%. 37.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in New Harmony?
The median owner-occupied home in New Harmony is valued at $184,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,875, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,014 a month.
What is the weather like in New Harmony?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 12.6 inches of snow.
Does New Harmony get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Harmony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 9, 2024. 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)