What is the median rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), IN?
The median gross rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), IN is $887 (±$74) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 149 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), the median gross rent went from $971 in 2015–2019 to $887 in 2020–2024 (−8.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $887 (±$74)
- Rented homes
- 149 (±74)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- −8.7%
How much rent costs in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)
| Monthly gross rent | Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±22.0 points) | 17.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 69.8% (±18.9 points) | 58.7% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 30.2% (±18.9 points) | 17.2% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±22.0 points) | 5.2% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±22.0 points) | 0.5% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±22.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±22.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 69.8% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) against Ripley County, its state and the nation
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $887 (±$74) | $839 (±$45) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 149 (±74) | 2,351 (±294) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Ripley County ($839).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Ripley County, Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 621 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$127) | $887 (±$74) | −8.7% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.5% (±8.9 points) | 22.3% (±9.8 points) | −2.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% (±21.2 points) | −3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | — | $887 (±$74) | — |
| Holton | 1.2 mi | $1,005 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Ripley County) | 4.9 mi | $857 (±$70) | Not measurably different |
| Osgood | 5.3 mi | $865 (±$81) | Not measurably different |
| Versailles | 6.9 mi | $757 (±$66) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Ripley County) | 7.3 mi | $713 (±$370) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (Ripley County) | 7.6 mi | $736 (±$122) | Lower |
| Napoleon | 8.3 mi | $603 (±$194) | Lower |
| Delaware Township (Ripley County) | 9.7 mi | $948 (±$164) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Versailles, IN ($757), Johnson Township (Ripley County), IN ($736), Napoleon, IN ($603).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Ripley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Ripley County) | $1,646 (±$1,020) |
| 2 | Holton | $1,005 (±$119) |
| 3 | Adams Township (Ripley County) | $961 (±$52) |
| 4 | Delaware Township (Ripley County) | $948 (±$164) |
| 5 | Sunman | $916 (±$173) |
| 6 | Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | $887 (±$74) |
| 7 | Osgood | $865 (±$81) |
| 8 | Center Township (Ripley County) | $857 (±$70) |
| 9 | Batesville | $847 (±$101) |
| 10 | Versailles | $757 (±$66) |
| 11 | Milan | $755 (±$221) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Ripley County) | $744 (±$247) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Ripley County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)
What is the average rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) is $887 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)?
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), the median gross rent went from $971 in 2015–2019 to $887 in 2020–2024 (−8.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
How many rentals in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) higher than in Ripley County?
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Ripley County ($839).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana (county subdivision:57276, in state:18 county:137).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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