The Town FilesHuntingburg, Indiana
City in Dubois County · population 6,362 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,800
- Household income
- $54,421
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 34.5
Huntingburg is a city of 6,362 people in Dubois County, Indiana. The median home is worth $143,800, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of Indiana towns, hipper than 79% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 77% of Indiana towns.
How Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg is worth $143,800, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $54,421, which is more affordable than 47% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntingburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $887 | $888 |
| Median household income | $54,421 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Huntingburg
| People | Huntingburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Huntingburg
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntingburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 1, 2017 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 25, 2006.
Severe weather in Dubois County since 1996
Dubois 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 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Dubois County
Dubois County had 27,983 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,733 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Huntingburg itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Huntingburg
4 public schools with 1,945 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingburg Elementary School | PK-5 | 759 | 20.5 |
| Southridge High School | 9-12 | 580 | 14.1 |
| Southridge Middle School | 6-8 | 398 | 16.6 |
| Cedar Crest Intermediate School | 5-6 | 208 | 20.8 |
Towns near Huntingburg
- Jasper, IN6.5 mi · 16,703 people · home $235,100
- Santa Claus, IN12.9 mi · 2,586 people · home $258,900
- Boonville, IN25.1 mi · 6,712 people · home $162,400
- Loogootee, IN26.0 mi · 2,601 people · home $148,500
- Tell City, IN26.4 mi · 7,506 people · home $139,000
- Washington, IN26.9 mi · 12,017 people · home $152,200
- Chandler, IN28.9 mi · 3,693 people · home $131,100
Huntingburg questions
Is Huntingburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntingburg scores better for retirees than 27% of Indiana towns and quieter than 10%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Huntingburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntingburg is valued at $143,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,421, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntingburg?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 10.6 inches of snow.
Does Huntingburg get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntingburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 1, 2017. 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)