The Town FilesParker City, Indiana
Town in Randolph County · population 1,278 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,200
- Household income
- $58,558
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 32.7
Parker City is a town of 1,278 people in Randolph County, Indiana. The median home is worth $94,200, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 85% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 80% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Indiana towns.
How Parker City 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 Parker City is worth $94,200, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $58,558, which is more affordable than 94% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $717 a month. 73.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Parker City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $717 | $888 |
| Median household income | $58,558 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.3% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Parker City
| People | Parker City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Parker City
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parker City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 50 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 11, 2005.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 7,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,830 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Parker City itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Parker City
2 public schools with 1,112 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Central Elementary School | PK-6 | 646 | 16.2 |
| Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 466 | 14.1 |
Towns near Parker City
- Selma, IN3.7 mi · 747 people · home $106,400
- Farmland, IN4.0 mi · 1,270 people · home $99,200
- Albany, IN8.2 mi · 2,295 people · home $105,200
- Muncie, IN10.1 mi · 65,194 people · home $97,300
- Redkey, IN11.3 mi · 1,100 people · home $85,400
- Ridgeville, IN11.6 mi · 688 people · home $47,600
- Winchester, IN12.0 mi · 4,843 people · home $97,600
- Eaton, IN12.5 mi · 1,595 people · home $89,800
Parker City questions
Is Parker City, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Parker City scores better for retirees than 80% of Indiana towns and quieter than 46%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Parker City?
The median owner-occupied home in Parker City is valued at $94,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,558, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $717 a month.
What is the weather like in Parker City?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 20.9 inches of snow.
Does Parker City get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parker City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. 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)