The Town FilesParkers Settlement, Indiana
Community in Posey County · population 661 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,200
- Household income
- $91,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 39.8
Parkers Settlement is a community of 661 people in Posey County, Indiana. The median home is worth $238,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 88% of Indiana towns, quieter than 88% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 83% of Indiana towns.
How Parkers Settlement 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 Parkers Settlement is worth $238,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $91,563, which is more affordable than 47% of Indiana towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Parkers Settlement | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $91,563 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Parkers Settlement
| People | Parkers Settlement | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Parkers Settlement
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parkers Settlement since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 9, 2024 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 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 Parkers Settlement itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Parkers Settlement
- Darmstadt, IN8.2 mi · 1,373 people · home $330,100
- Highland, IN8.3 mi · 4,435 people · home $240,400
- Poseyville, IN9.5 mi · 966 people · home $144,400
- Cynthiana, IN9.9 mi · 552 people · home $141,500
- Evansville, IN10.5 mi · 117,298 people · home $143,100
- Melody Hill, IN11.0 mi · 3,689 people · home $201,600
- Mount Vernon, IN12.3 mi · 6,493 people · home $163,300
- New Harmony, IN13.1 mi · 690 people · home $184,400
Parkers Settlement questions
Is Parkers Settlement, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Parkers Settlement scores better for retirees than 82% of Indiana towns and quieter than 88%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Parkers Settlement?
The median owner-occupied home in Parkers Settlement is valued at $238,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,563, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Parkers Settlement?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 12.6 inches of snow.
Does Parkers Settlement get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parkers Settlement 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)