Burns Hugh, 2016
Elizabeth’s story
214 years in pictures
Census counts: 216 in 1870, a peak of 282 in 1880, 199 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 3 maps from 1912 on.
- 1812Elizabeth is settled
ElizabethIN
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
207
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$270K
+5.5% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
30.5
years
Jobs based here
22
A commuter town
Is Elizabeth a good place to live?
Elizabeth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Elizabeth stand out
Where Elizabeth beats most towns.
Small town
207 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →United States Bullion Depository and 31 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Elizabeth. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository15 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
13 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
13 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
15 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
16 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Bullion Depository: Work permit Original author=Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Elizabeth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elizabeth, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Elizabeth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offUnstaffed Recycling Drop Off, 5 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarrison County Circuit Court ClerkHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4711747117 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elizabeth.
Who lives here
More children than Indiana overall
The midpoint age in Elizabeth is 30.5 years. Children under 18 are two in five residents (23% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (23% statewide). Four-year graduates: 22% of adults 25 and older here, 30% across Indiana.
30.5median age · IN 38.1
| Elizabeth | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 22% | 29% |
ElizabethIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
24%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school37%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 37% and 63% women
The Census survey reached too few of Elizabeth’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Elizabeth | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 24.4% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.5% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.2% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.7% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.1% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.2% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Compared with most of Indiana and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Elizabeth is longer
In Elizabeth, 3% of residents live below the poverty line, where Indiana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The town’s middle household income is $95,000. Half commute less than 17 miles. The top destinations are Louisville (13%), New Albany (11%) and Jeffersonville (10%).
0%work in town
| Elizabeth | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 39 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Elizabeth0%
Louisville13%
New Albany11%
Jeffersonville10%
Posey Township10%
17 mi
median commute distance
22
jobs based in Elizabeth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Elizabeth: four seasons and pleasant summers
Elizabeth’s peak summer temperature is 86°F, above the Indiana town median (84°F) and near the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring45–67°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–68°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Elizabeth, with inland flooding at the top
Compared with just over three fifths of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Elizabeth is higher. Expected losses in Elizabeth break down as 51% from inland flooding and 25% from tornadoes. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2018.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Elizabeth is
20% of Elizabeth adults report frequent mental distress. Two figures for adults locally: 41% sleep under 7 hours, 43% have obesity.
| Elizabeth | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Elizabeth | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.7% | 13% |
Harrison County Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Elizabeth: about $270K
88% of households are owner-occupiers in Elizabeth. Typical home values rose 5.5% in the year to September 2026.
$270KZillow home value
Typical home value
Elizabeth$270K
Indiana$257K
+5.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Elizabeth
17pages on Elizabeth
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Elizabeth
University of LouisvilleUniversity or college · Public · Louisville, KY13.2 mi$13,136 in-state tuitionSimmons College of KentuckyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Louisville, KY13.9 mi$16,398 tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY14.6 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Elizabeth residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Elizabeth for work
Where Elizabeth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
22jobs based in Elizabeth
0%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Elizabeth
Town in Indiana, United States
Elizabeth is a town in Posey Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1812
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- ZIP code
- 47117
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Elizabeth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elizabeth, IN a good place to live?
Elizabeth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.