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Greenfield, IN

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Greenfield, IN

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 16
Population24,308
Foreign Born0.8%
Population Density1,708people per mi²
Median Age38.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

87/100

13% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Greenfield, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $40k$59k
Luxury $109k+$169k+
Elite (Top 5%) $128k+$199k+
Affordability Ratio

128%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
15
Positive
26
Poor
5
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

1mi

Gas

19 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

18 within 20 miles

0.4mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

28.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Greenfield, IN

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 5.5 mi
Camping6Nearest 13.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 12 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 0.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$75k+7.7%
Equal to US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$476k
27% below US avg
College Educated
25.2%
28% below US avg
WFH
9.3%
35% below US avg
Homeownership
61.7%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$206k
27% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 100% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
0.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−100.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−100.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−100.0%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+16Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Greenfield, Indiana
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season192 days258 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.1"
Elevation892 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor21 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,708/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding, Tornado, Earthquake, Hail, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 282 mi · coast 542 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$22.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 21 mi away
Nearest Major Airport28 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital21 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison13 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T10:28:11.000Z

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