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Shoals, IN
Town in Martin County, Indiana.
Population
679
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
372
ZIP codes
0
Shoals and its ZIP codes
Shoals at a glance
- Shoals is 95% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,333, 47% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $383 a month.
Local data for Shoals, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shoals, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,333
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$383/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (166), German Americans (135), Polish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Shoals.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,017
8,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $66,341 per person
How people get to work
Shoals, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shoals, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
214
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shoals, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Shoals
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dover HillCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| LoogooteeCity | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CannelburgTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AlfordsvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| West Baden SpringsTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Burns CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| French LickTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| RaglesvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MontgomeryTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| HaysvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| DuboisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| OdonTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CraneTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shoals, IN in?
- Shoals is in Martin County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Shoals, IN?
- About 679 people live in Shoals, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shoals?
- Nearby places include Dover Hill (3.9 mi), Loogootee (6.6 mi), Huron (7.6 mi), Cannelburg (11 mi), Alfordsville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023