Sellersburg, Indiana, 2006
Sellersburg’s story
180 years in pictures
Census counts: 169 in 1880, 9,310 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2006 and 4 maps from 1938 on.
- 1846Sellersburg is settled
Population
10,305
2025 Census estimate · +10.2% since 2020
Typical home
$299K
+0.6% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
45.4
years
Jobs based here
2,895
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#226 of 585 in IN
Is Sellersburg a good place to live?
Sellersburg gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $299K, 4 years of the Louisville/Jefferson County metro’s $74K median household income. It grades B+ overall, 226th among Indiana's 585 graded towns. 18% of residents are under 18 in Sellersburg, below both Indiana’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (22%). Sellersburg's schools outperform 69% of the state's.
A growing town
Sellersburg has grown 67% since 2010
6,128 counted in 2010 and 9,310 in 2020; an estimated 10,305 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 10.2% since 2020, after 51.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Sellersburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Sellersburg is from typical.
SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 3.8% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →HealthNorton Clark Hospital 6.3 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landDOpen →History3 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life2.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$299K typical home, up 0.6% in a year; 70 days on market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 38 attractions →Sons of the American Revolution and 28 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sellersburg. Close and well known come first.
10 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
Big draw37 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository
14 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
10 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
10 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
13 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
Big draw37 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository14 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom10 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium10 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center13 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union 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 · 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
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Sellersburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sellersburg, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIndiana American Water - S. IndianaNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery other week, day by addressCurbside recyclingTown site
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 hereClark County Circuit Court ClerkClark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4717247172 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 Sellersburg.
Sellersburg has more 90° days than almost anywhere else in Indiana, sends many workers across the state line to Louisville and looks healthier within Indiana than nationally.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Sellersburg’s workers commute out
24% of working residents cross a state line to work, Louisville among the top destinations.
The average commute in Sellersburg is 20 minutes. Most working residents leave Sellersburg for work: only 5% work in town. Employers in Sellersburg added 320 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 2,895. Sellersburg: 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
5%work in town
| Sellersburg | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 11% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 11% | 7.8% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Sellersburg5%
New Albany13%
Jeffersonville13%
Louisville8%
Clarksville6%
9 mi
median commute distance
2,895
jobs based in Sellersburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 40% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Expect mild winters and pleasant summers in Sellersburg
The Louisville Mcalpine weather station, 8 miles away, records that about 46 days a year reach 90°, the #2 highest of 1,978 Indiana places with climate records. The Louisville Mcalpine weather station, 8 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 225 days, the highest of 1,978 Indiana places with climate records.
Sellersburg’s midsummer high comes in at 88°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring45–67°
Summer65–87°
Fall46–69°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
For cost of living, Sellersburg earns a B+
Homes sold in Sellersburg spent a median 70 days on the market. Four in five households own their home here. In Sellersburg, the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
$299KZillow home value
| Sellersburg | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,151 a month | $946 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Sellersburg$299K
Indiana$257K
Market temperature
70
days on market
98.2%
sale-to-list price
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
A older population than Indiana as a whole
College graduates make up 33% of adults 25 and older, against 30% across Indiana. Sellersburg is growing: up 10% since 2020, to 10,305 residents (2025 estimate). In Sellersburg, the median age is 45.4 years.
45.4median age · IN 38.1
| Sellersburg | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 22% | 29% |
SellersburgIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school29%
Some college18%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 82 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.2 points). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Sellersburg | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.5% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.4% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.6% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.4% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.1% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.6% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.5% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Safety
Crime reported in Sellersburg
Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Sellersburg's reported crime rate is well below Indiana's. In Sellersburg, the property crime rate is 4.9 per 1,000 residents. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
| Sellersburg | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 4.9 per 1,000 residents | 11.7 | 14.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Sellersburg0.8
Indiana3.7
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Sellersburg4.9
Indiana17.2
U.S.20
8
violent crimes reported in 2022
48
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
HealthB
Sellersburg ranks healthier than 56% of the country’s towns
Within Indiana it is healthier than 79% of the 589 graded towns: much of Indiana scores lower on these measures.
The share of adults in Sellersburg who sleep under 7 hours: 35%. Two figures for adults here: 13% report frequent physical distress, 11% have diabetes.
56%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Sellersburg | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
8 better24 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Sellersburg | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 14.7% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.9% | 15.4% |
Norton Clark Hospital
6.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
79th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Sellersburg: inland flooding
Expected losses in Sellersburg break down as 42% from inland flooding and 29% from tornadoes. Since 1989, Sellersburg has seen 12 flood insurance claims paid out. The town’s FEMA risk score stands at 47 of 100.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
12
paid flood claims since 1989
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsD
Sellersburg keeps 0.2% of its land conserved
Just 11 of its 4,760 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Sellersburg itself; its outdoors grade is D.
In 2 parks and preserves, walkers have 0.2 miles of trail.
0.2%conserved
0.2%
conserved · 11 of 4,760 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Silver Creek Township Park | — | 11 |
| 2. American Legion Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sellersburg
20pages on Sellersburg
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 69% of IN districtsSafety0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2022)HealthBBetter than IN on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$299K typical home · up 0.6% in a yearWork & commuteB$72K median household income · 2,895 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 47% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Sellersburg
Indiana University-SoutheastUniversity or college · Public · New Albany4.5 mi$8,424 in-state tuitionMid-America College of Funeral ServiceUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jeffersonville6.2 mi$19,000 tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY10.7 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Sellersburg residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Sellersburg for work
Where Sellersburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,895jobs based in Sellersburg
5%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Sellersburg
3 notable people were born in Sellersburg.
About Sellersburg
Town in Indiana, United States
Sellersburg is a town located within Silver Creek and Carr Townships, Clark County, Indiana, United States. It had a population of 9,310 at the time of the 2020 census. Sellersburg is located along Interstate 65, about 15 minutes north of Louisville.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1846
- Area
- 7.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 486 ft
- ZIP code
- 47172
Sellersburg’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Sellersburg.
ClarksvilleCarr TownshipUnion TownshipSilver Creek TownshipNew Albany TownshipSellersburg
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellersburg | #226 | B+ | B+ | — | B+ | B |
| Clarksville | #562 | D | B | D | C+ | D |
| Carr Township | #326 | B | C+ | — | B | B+ |
| Union Township | #91 | A | A | — | B | B+ |
| Silver Creek Township | #157 | A− | B | — | B+ | B |
| New Albany Township | #280 | B | B | — | A− | C |
Sellersburg, Carr Township, Union Township, Silver Creek Township and New Albany Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Sellersburg with a neighbor →
Questions about Sellersburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sellersburg, IN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Sellersburg grades B+ overall, better than 71% of U.S. towns and #226 of 585 in Indiana. It grades B for health and B+ for schools.
Is Sellersburg, IN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Sellersburg, IN known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Doris Jones and Dixon Prentice.