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Scott County, IN
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Scott County, Indiana.
Population
24,526
Land area
190sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 33% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,352 a year, 22% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (27% below Indiana) and median rent is $822 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Scottsburg (7,362) and Austin (3,818).
Local data for Scott County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,352
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$158,400
Prices +2.6% in a year
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,714), Irish Americans (1,845), Scottish Americans (489).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,682
8,270 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,073
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$230M
FY 2026, $9,449 per person
PPP loans
$30.8M
400 loans, 3,578 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$42.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
175
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, IN?
- Scottsburg is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 7,362 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47102, 47138, 47170.
- What is the population of Scott County, IN?
- About 24,526 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Clark County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Washington County, Jennings County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023