The Town FilesScottsburg, Indiana
City in Scott County · population 7,345 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,200
- Household income
- $38,578
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 34.9
Scottsburg is a city of 7,345 people in Scott County, Indiana. The median home is worth $146,200, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 89% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 87% of Indiana towns.
How Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg is worth $146,200, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $38,578, which is more affordable than 5% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $831 a month. 49.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scottsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $831 | $888 |
| Median household income | $38,578 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 49.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Scottsburg
| People | Scottsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Scottsburg
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottsburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 87 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 17 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 |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| March 9, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4058: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 8,042 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Scottsburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Scottsburg
6 public schools with 2,523 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | 9-12 | 730 | 15.9 |
| Scottsburg Middle School | 6-8 | 576 | 15.6 |
| Scottsburg Elem School | PK-5 | 467 | 16.1 |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | K-5 | 397 | 17.3 |
| Johnson Elementary School | PK-5 | 252 | 14.0 |
| Early Learning Academy | PK-PK | 101 | 20.2 |
Towns near Scottsburg
- Austin, IN4.1 mi · 4,064 people · home $86,200
- Hanover, IN17.1 mi · 3,743 people · home $138,700
- Salem, IN17.9 mi · 6,371 people · home $144,700
- Charlestown, IN18.6 mi · 7,775 people · home $208,300
- Seymour, IN19.0 mi · 21,569 people · home $162,800
- Brownstown, IN19.6 mi · 3,025 people · home $146,600
- Sellersburg, IN19.7 mi · 9,310 people · home $231,500
- Madison, IN21.4 mi · 12,357 people · home $203,100
Scottsburg questions
Is Scottsburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scottsburg scores better for retirees than 89% of Indiana towns and quieter than 24%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Scottsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Scottsburg is valued at $146,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,578, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $831 a month.
What is the weather like in Scottsburg?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 11.9 inches of snow.
Does Scottsburg get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 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)