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Rising Sun, IN
City in Ohio County, Indiana.
Population
2,474
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,647
ZIP codes
0
Rising Sun and its ZIP codes
Rising Sun at a glance
- Rising Sun is about 8.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,843, 18% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,700 (29% below Indiana) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Rising Sun, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rising Sun, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,843
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (844), Irish Americans (299), Italian Americans (192).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ohio County. PPP loans are for Rising Sun.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,107
1,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $7,301 per person
How people get to work
Rising Sun, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rising Sun, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
182
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rising Sun, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Rising Sun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Hash, KYCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Belleview, KYCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Petersburg, KYCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.3 |
| AuroraCity | 7.9 mi | 3.3 |
| PatriotTown | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Burlington, KYCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 8.8 |
| East EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Union, KYCity | 9.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Oakbrook, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Hebron, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Florence, KYCity | 12 mi | 11.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GreendaleCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| Warsaw, KYCity | 12 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rising Sun, IN in?
- Rising Sun is in Ohio County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Rising Sun, IN?
- About 2,474 people live in Rising Sun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rising Sun?
- Nearby places include Rabbit Hash, KY (1.5 mi), Belleview, KY (2.6 mi), Petersburg, KY (7.2 mi), Aurora (7.9 mi), Patriot (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023