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Tennyson, IN

Tennyson, IN.

Population: 1,195 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tennyson, IN is $260,147 — up 11.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 1 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,147

Median home value

+11.7%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,147
1-year appreciation
+11.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.2%
5-year appreciation
+41.0%
10-year appreciation
+98.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$260,147
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$150,000
Median list price
$125,000
1-year sale-price change
-57.1%
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Tennyson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Green River Disposal, Inc. (19.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
311
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,185
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,553

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (9 mi)
National parks include
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Boonville Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, BRENTWOOD MEADOWS LLC, ASCENSION ST VINCENT WARRICK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+145 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,031
Households with broadband internet
18.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,002
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
239

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TennysonState medianUS median
Median home value$260,147$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$150,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market1 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,031$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Tennyson, IN?
$260,147.
What is the median sale price in Tennyson, IN?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tennyson, IN?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in Tennyson, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tennyson, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Tennyson, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Tennyson, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tennyson, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tennyson, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tennyson, IN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tennyson, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tennyson, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tennyson, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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