Find veterans benefits contacts for Vigo County, Indiana.
Vigo County Veterans Service Office
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Vigo County. Physical office: Terre Haute, Vigo County.
Vigo County Annex, 163 Oak Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3464Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (812) 462-3261 Fax (812) 231-5646
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Clay County, Crawford County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Greene County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Orange County, Owen County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Vanderburgh County, Vigo County, Warrick County.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 5,990, give or take 547 civilian veterans in Vigo County.
By ACS estimates, Vigo County has the 15th largest veteran population among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Vigo County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 26 percent below the Indiana share; below the national share. | 27 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent above the Indiana share; below the national share. | 9 percent | 13 percent |
Vigo County has about 1,490, give or take 201 veterans 75 and older, making up 25 percent of its veterans compared with 26 percent in Indiana.
Veterans under 35 in Vigo County number about 567, give or take 212; their 9 percent share is above Indiana's 7 percent.
Vigo County has about 468, give or take 157 women veterans; both the county and Indiana round to a 8 percent share.
| Measure | Vigo County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,840 ± $3,411 | $48,849 ± $522 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $29,537 ± $1,360 | $39,059 ± $236 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 9.3% ± 3.3 points | 7.0% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 35.9% ± 4.0 points | 31.6% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 67.7% ± 5.9 points | 75.7% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.2% ± 2.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.8% ± 2.1 points | 94.7% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 22.5% ± 4.1 points | 22.3% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 5,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 6,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 2,029 veterans in Vigo County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 539 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 284 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 284 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 537 |
| 100 percent | 385 |
FY2019: 1,499 recipients. Change to FY2025: +530.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 188 VA-backed home loans out of 2,300 home loans made in Vigo County (8.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $240,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 2,090, give or take 272) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,180, give or take 282).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $46.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $42.9 million in medical care spending in Vigo County for FY2025.
Danville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832-5100
New-patient wait for primary care: 65 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 38 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 50 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Terre Haute VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
5080 East Bill Farr Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47803-9306
New-patient wait for primary care: 21 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Indianapolis Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
6330 West 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278
about 67 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Indianapolis VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
575 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
about 70 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Vigo County is Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 68 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Vigo County is Indianapolis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 69 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Danville National Cemetery, IL (opens in a new tab)
1900 E Main Street Danville, IL 61832
217-554-4550
About 49.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220
About 116.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).
IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Danville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 217-554-3000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Vigo County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.
Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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