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Greenwood, IN

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Greenwood, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 42
Population64,237
Foreign Born4.8%
Population Density2,229people per mi²
Median Age36.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

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

100/100
A

The Real Cost of Living in Greenwood, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $48k$71k
Luxury $115k+$178k+
Elite (Top 5%) $135k+$210k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
27
Poor
1
Negative
5

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

12.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Greenwood, IN

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf9Nearest 0.9 mi
Camping7Nearest 11.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 18.7 mi
Winery2Nearest 9.3 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 7.2 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
$79k+4.5%
5% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$414k
37% below US avg
College Educated
31.0%
11% below US avg
WFH
11.5%
20% below US avg
Homeownership
60.9%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$249k
12% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+9.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+29.5%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents100% above state avg
Robbery
0.20 / 1k Residents11% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.05 / 1k Residents40% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−11.1%
Burglary
0.85 / 1k Residents28% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.74 / 1k Residents112% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.34 / 1k Residents5% above 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 Greenwood, 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 Season188 days261 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.8"
Elevation814 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
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,229/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Strong Wind, Earthquake, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 304 mi · coast 555 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$53.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 12 mi away
Nearest Major Airport13 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital12 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison17 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T09:22:53.000Z

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