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Living in Terre Haute

The city had 29 schools in 2026. Terre Haute is in the United States; its population was 58,427 in July 2026. In July 2026, 61.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 340 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

More recorded crime than 92% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 88% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Terre Haute?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$922 per month, while the median home value was US$115,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 52.2%, and the vacancy rate was 12% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Terre Haute recurring monthly costs, € per month€479Private kindergarten€177Utilities, 85 m² flat€47Internet, 60 Mbps€37Mobile plan, 10 GB€22Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly21.77 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Terre Haute (Wayback Machine capture 20260112181343)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited46.8 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Terre Haute (Wayback Machine capture 20260112181343)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly478.9 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Terre Haute (Wayback Machine capture 20260112181343)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB37.44 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Terre Haute (Wayback Machine capture 20260112181343)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home177 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Terre Haute (Wayback Machine capture 20260112181343)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$922/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct11.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent810.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,672 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,376 people of 58,764 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$43,126 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Terre Haute is 6.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Terre Haute 6.9%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd43,126 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct70.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct83.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct5.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary1,959 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,172 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate6.86 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Terre Haute. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Terre Haute. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct88.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools29 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct32.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents340 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate4,490 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Terre Haute when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesTerre Haute highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Terre Haute highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,977Terre Haute3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,977 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count277 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute18.51 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct4.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportHUF3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Terre Haute. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Terre Haute.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Terre Haute average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Terre Haute average monthly precipitation, mm035701051408158901211181261107881939773JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Terre Haute annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Terre Haute is 8.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Terre Haute 8.958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.91 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.39 · Feb 7.22 · Mar 13.17 · Apr 20.44 · May 25.67 · Jun 30.56 · Jul 32.44 · Aug 31.83 · Sep 28.61 · Oct 21.39 · Nov 13.56 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.11 · Feb -5.11 · Mar 0.389 · Apr 6.44 · May 12.5 · Jun 17.17 · Jul 19.11 · Aug 18 · Sep 13.17 · Oct 6.22 · Nov 0.556 · Dec -4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -1.39 · Feb 1.06 · Mar 6.78 · Apr 13.44 · May 19.06 · Jun 23.89 · Jul 25.78 · Aug 24.89 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 13.83 · Nov 7.06 · Dec 1.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.03 · Feb 58.42 · Mar 89.66 · Apr 121.2 · May 118.4 · Jun 126 · Jul 110.2 · Aug 77.72 · Sep 81.03 · Oct 93.22 · Nov 96.77 · Dec 73.41 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00122814 (FARMERSBURG TV-2)16Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3156.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.92 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm573.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul24.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.96 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan3.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Casper58,771 residentsPocatello58,771 residentsDes Plaines58,772 residentsMidwest City58,799 residentsBozeman58,814 residentsYoungstown58,832 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Terre Haute residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96%Foreign residents 4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.55 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents2,376 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population59,614 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density652.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population58,764 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population58,565 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Terre Haute a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student44%strong on education, weak on work · range 33–55%
Family40%strong on family, weak on cost · range 30–50%
Retirement40%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 29–51%
Foreign residents2,376 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population58,764 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.19 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent810.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary1,959 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,172 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd115,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes52.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour54.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad4.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct9.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct24.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct89.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022135,347 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202216 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus23,647 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct5.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct76.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Terre Haute?

The median gross salary is 3,172 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Terre Haute?

The unemployment rate is 6.86 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Terre Haute?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.91 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Terre Haute?

Police recorded 3,977 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Terre Haute?

The published population is 58,764 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Terre Haute?

2,376 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Terre Haute a good place to live?

Terre Haute may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00122814 (FARMERSBURG TV-2) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Terre Haute (Wayback Machine capture 20260112181343) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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