MemphisIN
A town of 784, settled in 1854.
Is Memphis a good place to live?
Among 594 Indiana towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Memphis. Memphis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
784 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Sons of the American Revolution and 25 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Memphis. Close and well known come first.
21 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
16 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
16 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
20 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
16 mi MuseumMuhammad Ali CenterPhoto credits
Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Muhammad Ali Center: The original uploader was Stevietheman at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.0
Moving to Memphis: who provides what
Memphis is unincorporated, so Clark County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Memphis.
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Memphis’ workers commute out
Most working residents leave Memphis for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Memphis grew to 274 in 2023, 55 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Jeffersonville (14%), New Albany (12%) and Louisville (8%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Memphis, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
Memphis has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 88°F, Memphis’ July high is above both the Indiana town median (84°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Memphis
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More middle-aged adults than Indiana overall
On this, Memphis is where Indiana’s towns sit at 39.4 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (37% statewide); people 65 and older are 12% of residents (17% statewide). 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
| Memphis | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 22% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 79 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 100% are men (IN 49%).
| Memphis | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.6% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 22.2% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 11.1% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 42.1% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Homes in Memphis are worth about $296K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Memphis home is worth about $296,000, up 1.3% in a year, 15% above the Indiana typical home. 88% of Memphis households own their home.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Memphis stands out in Indiana and nationally, with more of its adults who binge drink
20% of adults binge drink in Memphis. Memphis beats the Indiana average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of adults get no exercise outside work in Memphis.
| Memphis | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Memphis | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.7% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73% | 77.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Memphis
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Memphis
About 11 of every 100 Memphis residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
100% of working residents leave Memphis for work
Where Memphis’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Memphis
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Memphis, IN a good place to live?
Memphis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.