The Town FilesEdinburgh, Indiana
Town in Johnson County · population 4,435 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $154,500
- Household income
- $60,843
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 43.7
Edinburgh is a town of 4,435 people in Johnson County, Indiana. The median home is worth $154,500, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Indiana towns, better for cycling than 88% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Indiana towns.
How Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh is worth $154,500, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $60,843, which is more affordable than 52% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $845 a month. 62.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edinburgh | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $845 | $888 |
| Median household income | $60,843 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Edinburgh
| People | Edinburgh | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Edinburgh
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edinburgh since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 22, 1992 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 2, 2023.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 16 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 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 65,487 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,444 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Edinburgh itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Edinburgh
3 public schools with 827 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary School | PK-5 | 421 | 15.0 |
| Edinburgh Community High School | 9-12 | 227 | 13.4 |
| Edinburgh Comm Middle School | 6-8 | 179 | 13.8 |
Towns near Edinburgh
- Columbus, IN10.3 mi · 50,474 people · home $244,200
- Franklin, IN10.9 mi · 25,313 people · home $231,500
- Whiteland, IN15.2 mi · 4,599 people · home $232,100
- New Whiteland, IN16.2 mi · 5,550 people · home $211,800
- Shelbyville, IN16.7 mi · 20,067 people · home $174,700
- Bargersville, IN18.4 mi · 9,560 people · home $438,900
- Greenwood, IN18.9 mi · 63,830 people · home $276,100
- Greensburg, IN24.7 mi · 12,312 people · home $191,400
Edinburgh questions
Is Edinburgh, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edinburgh scores better for retirees than 9% of Indiana towns and quieter than 11%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Edinburgh?
The median owner-occupied home in Edinburgh is valued at $154,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,843, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $845 a month.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 16.9 inches of snow.
Does Edinburgh get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edinburgh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 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)