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Vevay, IN
Town in Switzerland County, Indiana.
Population
1,757
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,211
ZIP codes
0
Vevay and its ZIP codes
Vevay at a glance
- Vevay is about 6.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,962, 36% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 (39% below Indiana) and median rent is $709 a month.
Local data for Vevay, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vevay, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,962
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$133,800
Median rent
$709/mo
Homeownership
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (297), Irish Americans (254), Scottish Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Switzerland County. PPP loans are for Vevay.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,769
1,619 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.7M
FY 2026, $5,926 per person
How people get to work
Vevay, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vevay, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vevay, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Vevay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ghent, KYCity | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Carrollton, KYCity | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| LambCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Prestonville, KYCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| BrooksburgTown | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| Worthville, KYCity | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Sanders, KYCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Sparta, KYCity | 9.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Warsaw, KYCity | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| East EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Glencoe, KYCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PatriotTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Cross PlainsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Milton, KYCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vevay, IN in?
- Vevay is in Switzerland County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Vevay, IN?
- About 1,757 people live in Vevay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vevay?
- Nearby places include Ghent, KY (1.1 mi), Carrollton, KY (6.2 mi), Lamb (7 mi), Prestonville, KY (7.5 mi), Florence (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023