The Town FilesVigo County, Indiana
106,109 people. The median home is worth $148,500 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $52,976.
Towns in Vigo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 58,389 | $115,700 | $43,126 | 32.9 |
| North Terre Haute | 4,222 | $152,900 | $54,640 | 52.6 |
People and housing
| Vigo County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $924 | $888 |
| Median household income | $52,976 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 36.3 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
46,144 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,152 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 502 storm events in Vigo County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Vigo County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3238: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).