Terre Haute is part of Vigo County in the beautiful Wabash Valley. The city sees its fair share of precipitation, about 113 days annually, but residents experience about 192 sunny days. There’s a good mix of temperatures throughout the year, and fans of leaf-peeping can gear up in mid-October for gorgeous color changes. 

The Heart of Terre Haute 

Let's talk about some of the important details of this family-friendly community with a population of approximately 58,335. The average cost of a house in Terre Haute is about $132,300, less than half of the U.S. average of $338,100. In 2021, the median household income in the city was approximately $38,750. Manufacturing of steel, food and vehicle parts are three of the major industries. The city is home to Terre Haute Regional Airport, and it's a little more than 1 hour from Indianapolis International Airport . 

Terre Haute has an overall cost of living score of 75 compared to Indiana's score of 83.7, making the city more affordable than most.

Terre Haute is home to two high schools, five middle schools and 12 elementary schools, as well as a couple of alternative schools. Public schools are part of the Vigo County School Corporation.