The Town FilesGreensburg, Indiana
City in Decatur County · population 12,312 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,400
- Household income
- $62,655
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.1
Greensburg is a city of 12,312 people in Decatur County, Indiana. The median home is worth $191,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 83% of Indiana towns, better transit than 77% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 76% of Indiana towns.
How Greensburg 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 Greensburg is worth $191,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $62,655, which is more affordable than 19% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greensburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $859 | $888 |
| Median household income | $62,655 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greensburg
| People | Greensburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Greensburg
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.3 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 19, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Decatur County since 1996
Decatur County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Decatur County
Decatur County had 13,840 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,092 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Greensburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Greensburg
7 public schools with 3,951 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg Elementary | PK-5 | 1,029 | 17.2 |
| Greensburg Community High School | 9-12 | 662 | 14.4 |
| North Decatur Elementary School | K-6 | 532 | 16.1 |
| North Decatur Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 460 | 11.8 |
| South Decatur Elementary School | PK-6 | 454 | 14.2 |
| Greensburg Community Jr High | 6-8 | 422 | 12.1 |
| South Decatur Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 392 | 10.9 |
Towns near Greensburg
- Batesville, IN15.8 mi · 7,202 people · home $225,400
- Rushville, IN18.7 mi · 6,208 people · home $127,300
- Shelbyville, IN20.0 mi · 20,067 people · home $174,700
- Country Squire Lakes, IN23.8 mi · 3,558 people · home $26,600
- North Vernon, IN24.2 mi · 6,608 people · home $128,600
- Columbus, IN24.6 mi · 50,474 people · home $244,200
- Edinburgh, IN24.7 mi · 4,435 people · home $154,500
- Brookville, IN26.7 mi · 2,622 people · home $180,700
Greensburg questions
Is Greensburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greensburg scores better for retirees than 76% of Indiana towns and quieter than 38%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Greensburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Greensburg is valued at $191,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,655, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Greensburg?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 13.3 inches of snow.
Does Greensburg get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 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)