City safety & data profile

Terre HauteIN

Terre Haute, IN is a 61K-resident city in Vigo County with a median household income of $43,126.

Vigo County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Terre Haute, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Terre Haute has a population larger than 84% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $115,700, and 4 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

61K
Population
Top 16%
By size
$43,126
Median income
$115,700
Median home
24.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Terre Haute

Terre Haute posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 4 hospitals serve the Terre Haute area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
4
hospitals in & near Terre Haute

Where Terre Haute income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,126 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Terre Haute, IN beyond the headline numbers

Terre Haute sits inside Vigo County, Indiana, at roughly 39.47°N, -87.41°W. Population 60,825, $43,126 median household income. Median home value $115,700, median rent $922. Poverty rate 24.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Terre Haute's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 43%, then short sleep duration at 40.4%. 4 hospitals in/around Terre Haute, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Terre Haute from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
60,825
Terre Haute
Median Income
$43,126
-37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$115,700
-49% vs avg
Median Age
32.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Vigo County) - Terre Haute's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
106K-2%
Median Income
$52,976+30%
Median Home Value
$148,500+62%
Poverty Rate
19.2%-4%
Unemployment
5.7%-34%

Economics

Economics indicators for Terre Haute, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$922/mo
Poverty Rate
24.7% +74% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%
Work From Home 5.7%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 79.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43%
Short Sleep Duration
40.4%
High Blood Pressure
37.5%
Physical Inactivity
28%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.5%
Current Smoking
19.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Diabetes
14.1%
Current Asthma
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.8%
Annual Checkup 78.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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0
Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
UNION HOSPITAL INC
TERRE HAUTE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
TERRE HAUTE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Terre Haute, IN? ▼
Terre Haute, IN has a population of 60,825 people, located in Vigo County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Terre Haute? ▼
The median household income in Terre Haute, IN is $43,126 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.7%.
What is the median home value in Terre Haute? ▼
The median home value in Terre Haute, IN is $115,700. Median rent is $922/month.
What are the top health concerns in Terre Haute? ▼
The top health indicators in Terre Haute include Obesity (43%), Short Sleep Duration (40.4%), High Blood Pressure (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Terre Haute? ▼
Terre Haute has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Terre Haute? ▼
The median age in Terre Haute, IN is 32.9 years. 24.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Terre Haute, IN is located in Vigo County, Indiana. With a population of 61K and a $43,126 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Terre Haute area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Terre Haute's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Vigo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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