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Paoli, IN
Town in Orange County, Indiana.
Population
3,125
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
836
ZIP codes
0
Paoli and its ZIP codes
Paoli at a glance
- Paoli is about 4.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 175th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $42,906, 40% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,700 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $799 a month.
Local data for Paoli, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paoli, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,906
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$150,700
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (420), Irish Americans (391), Mexican Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Paoli.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,755
7,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,218 per person
How people get to work
Paoli, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled18.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paoli, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paoli, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Paoli
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrleansTown | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| French LickTown | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| West Baden SpringsTown | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| LivoniaTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| SaltilloTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HardinsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| MitchellCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| CampbellsburgTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| LawrenceportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MarengoTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| EnglishTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| TaswellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| TunneltonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| FredericksburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paoli, IN in?
- Paoli is in Orange County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Paoli, IN?
- About 3,125 people live in Paoli, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paoli?
- Nearby places include Orleans (7.5 mi), French Lick (8.3 mi), West Baden Springs (8.4 mi), Prospect (8.4 mi), Livonia (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023