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Greentown, IN
Town in Howard County, Indiana.
Population
2,094
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,515
ZIP codes
0
Greentown and its ZIP codes
Greentown at a glance
- Greentown is about 7.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,521, 16% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,400 (43% below Indiana) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Greentown, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greentown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,521
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (240), Irish Americans (145), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Greentown.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,532
34,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,185
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $7,177 per person
How people get to work
Greentown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greentown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greentown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Greentown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CenterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ConverseTown | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| SwayzeeTown | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Windfall CityTown | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| KokomoCity | 8.7 mi | 36.7 |
| AmboyTown | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SharpsvilleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| CassvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Bennetts SwitchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greentown, IN in?
- Greentown is in Howard County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Greentown, IN?
- About 2,094 people live in Greentown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greentown?
- Nearby places include Jerome (2.1 mi), Hemlock (5.7 mi), Sims (5.8 mi), Center (5.8 mi), Converse (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023