The Town FilesVevay, Indiana
Town in Switzerland County · population 1,741 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,800
- Household income
- $45,962
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 44.3
Vevay is a town of 1,741 people in Switzerland County, Indiana. The median home is worth $133,800, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 83% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Indiana towns.
How Vevay 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 Vevay is worth $133,800, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $45,962, which is more affordable than 29% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $709 a month. 48.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vevay | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $709 | $888 |
| Median household income | $45,962 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 48.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Vevay
| People | Vevay | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Vevay
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vevay since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Switzerland County since 1996
Switzerland County has been included in 22 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 |
| 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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Switzerland County
Switzerland County had 1,662 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,058 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Vevay itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Public schools in Vevay
3 public schools with 1,105 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland Co Senior High School | 9-12 | 469 | 19.5 |
| Jefferson-Craig Elementary School | PK-6 | 427 | 17.8 |
| Switzerland Co Middle School | 7-8 | 209 | 12.3 |
Towns near Vevay
- Carrollton, KY6.2 mi · 3,890 people · home $113,200
- Warsaw, KY10.6 mi · 1,761 people · home $185,900
- Milton, KY16.1 mi · 590 people · home $156,700
- Bedford, KY16.2 mi · 526 people · home $95,800
- Madison, IN17.0 mi · 12,357 people · home $203,100
- Campbellsburg, KY17.6 mi · 836 people · home $162,200
- Owenton, KY19.1 mi · 1,682 people · home $137,500
- Rising Sun, IN19.2 mi · 2,248 people · home $155,700
Vevay questions
Is Vevay, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vevay scores better for retirees than 83% of Indiana towns and quieter than 63%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Vevay?
The median owner-occupied home in Vevay is valued at $133,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,962, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $709 a month.
What is the weather like in Vevay?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 20.6 inches of snow.
Does Vevay get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vevay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. 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)