The Town FilesRising Sun, Indiana
City in Ohio County · population 2,248 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,700
- Household income
- $58,843
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 39.4
Rising Sun is a city of 2,248 people in Ohio County, Indiana. The median home is worth $155,700, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Indiana towns, more walkable than 74% of Indiana towns.
How Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun is worth $155,700, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $58,843, which is more affordable than 47% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $823 a month. 70.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rising Sun | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $823 | $888 |
| Median household income | $58,843 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 70.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Rising Sun
| People | Rising Sun | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Rising Sun
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rising Sun since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on October 19, 2016.
Severe weather in Ohio County since 1996
Ohio County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Ohio County
Ohio County had 1,107 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,639 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Rising Sun itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Rising Sun
3 public schools with 854 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Elementary School | PK-5 | 424 | 14.6 |
| Rising Sun High School | 9-12 | 233 | 12.9 |
| Ohio County Middle School | 6-8 | 197 | 10.9 |
Towns near Rising Sun
- Petersburg, KY6.5 mi · 500 people · home $226,700
- Aurora, IN8.5 mi · 3,479 people · home $131,400
- Burlington, KY8.5 mi · 17,318 people · home $254,300
- Union, KY9.6 mi · 7,416 people · home $411,500
- Oakbrook, KY9.7 mi · 9,268 people · home $260,700
- Lawrenceburg, IN10.7 mi · 5,129 people · home $227,600
- Hebron, KY10.9 mi · 6,195 people · home $239,300
- Florence, KY11.4 mi · 31,946 people · home $210,700
Rising Sun questions
Is Rising Sun, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rising Sun scores better for retirees than 35% of Indiana towns and quieter than 25%. 26.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Rising Sun?
The median owner-occupied home in Rising Sun is valued at $155,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,843, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $823 a month.
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 15.2 inches of snow.
Does Rising Sun get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rising Sun since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 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)