The Town FilesTerre Haute, Indiana
City in Vigo County · population 58,389 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,700
- Household income
- $43,126
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 32.9
Terre Haute is a city of 58,389 people in Vigo County, Indiana. The median home is worth $115,700, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 91% of Indiana towns.
How Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute is worth $115,700, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $43,126, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Terre Haute | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $922 | $888 |
| Median household income | $43,126 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Terre Haute
| People | Terre Haute | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Terre Haute
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terre Haute since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 22, 1960 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 27, 1971.
Severe weather in Vigo County since 1996
Vigo 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 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Vigo County
Vigo County had 46,144 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,152 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Terre Haute itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Terre Haute
22 public schools with 11,483 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | 9-12 | 1,609 | 14.9 |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | 9-12 | 1,467 | 14.5 |
| Otter Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 715 | 14.3 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 6-8 | 694 | 15.4 |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 689 | 14.7 |
| Honey Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 680 | 14.2 |
| Dixie Bee Elementary School | K-5 | 599 | 16.6 |
| Terre Town Elementary School | PK-5 | 535 | 16.2 |
| Rio Grande Elementary School | PK-5 | 451 | 15.0 |
| Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch | PK-5 | 437 | 16.2 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School | PK-5 | 409 | 11.7 |
| Sarah Scott Middle School | 6-8 | 392 | 13.1 |
Towns near Terre Haute
- North Terre Haute, IN5.1 mi · 4,222 people · home $152,900
- Clinton, IN13.7 mi · 4,831 people · home $101,600
- Brazil, IN14.0 mi · 8,181 people · home $113,900
- Marshall, IL17.4 mi · 3,947 people · home $118,500
- Paris, IL19.7 mi · 8,291 people · home $75,700
- Rockville, IN22.3 mi · 2,510 people · home $99,600
- Sullivan, IN25.4 mi · 4,264 people · home $128,100
Terre Haute questions
Is Terre Haute, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Terre Haute scores better for retirees than 7% of Indiana towns and quieter than 4%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Terre Haute?
The median owner-occupied home in Terre Haute is valued at $115,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,126, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Terre Haute?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Terre Haute get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terre Haute since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 22, 1960. 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)