New Harmony Public RecordsIndiana

Transportation in New Harmony, Posey County, IN, is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and less than 1% using public transit, reflecting limited local transit options. The average commute time is approximately 24 minutes. Most households (about 95%) own at least one vehicle. The town is served mainly by state roads, with limited transportation infrastructure beyond basic roadways. Major employment hubs are located outside the city, typically in Mount Vernon or Evansville, leading to prevalent outbound commuting among New Harmony’s workforce.

As of the 2020 Census, New Harmony, located in Posey County, Indiana, had a population of 701. The median age was about 52 years, reflecting an older community. Approximately 53% of residents were female and 47% male. The town is predominantly White (over 96%), with small percentages of Black, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents (each under 2%). New Harmony’s demographics highlight its historic, close-knit, and aging population.

New Harmony, Posey County, IN, lacks a hospital within city limits; residents rely on Deaconess Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville (about 20 miles away). The city has a clinic, New Harmony Healthcare Center, offering primary care. Approximately 93% of Posey County residents have health insurance. The population skews older, with a median age of 54. Common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis. Healthcare access can be limited for those without transportation. Posey County’s ratio of primary care physicians is 1 per 2,870 residents—slightly below Indiana’s average.

New Harmony, located in Posey County, IN, is served primarily by the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County. The area has one elementary/middle school (New Harmony School closed in 2012); high school students attend North Posey High School (enrollment ~420; graduation rate 95%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Public schools score above state average in safety and standardized tests (average score ~82/100). No higher education institutions exist in town, but residents can access adult education and degree programs in nearby Evansville, about 25 miles away.

New Harmony, in Posey County, Indiana, offers a mix of historic homes and modern residences, with about 70% homeownership and 30% rentals. Median home values are approximately $174,000, while median rent is around $800 per month. Property values have seen stable growth, increasing about 5% year-over-year. Housing types range from 19th-century cottages to ranch-style homes. Popular neighborhoods center around Main and Church Streets. Property tax rates average 0.77% of assessed value, lower than the state average.