Angola, IN

Indiana

Angola is a small city in Indiana with a population of 9,383. Residents earn $59,355 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,383 Population 1,394/sq mi density
$59,355 Median Income $29,421 per capita
$186,900 Home Value $297,333 Zillow
$885 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
46 Violent Crime/100K 4,237 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,355 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,900 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K (88% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,355
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,900
34% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 46/100K
88% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.9%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $885
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

How Angola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,383
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,355
Per Capita$29,421
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,959M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,900
Rent$885
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$297,333

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property4,237/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary208/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+89.7%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute16 min
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Is Angola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Angola receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Angola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Angola is $59,355, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Angola is $186,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Angola is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,237 per 100,000, 116% above the national average.

Education

28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Angola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 38.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Angola has a population of 9,383 with a density of 1,394 people per square mile. The median age is 31.4 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 4% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Population

9,383
Total Population
1,394
People / sq mi
31.4yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Angola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Angola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Angola is $59,355, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Angola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,355
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,421
Avg Weekly Wage$942
IRS Avg AGI$73,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$1,959M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare82
Retail155
Manufacturing87

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.4 min
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Angola is $186,900, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $885 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $297,333.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,900
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$297,333
Median List Price$215,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$215,000
$/Sq Ft$179
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops31.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$885
24% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,104

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Rate2.09%
In Angola, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Angola vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death8,642/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access53.9%
Healthcare Facilities82
Angola has a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents, 88% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,237 per 100,000 (116% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Angola vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent46.2/100K
88% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape11.6/100K
Robbery23.1/100K
Assault11.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,237.4/100K
116% above US avg
Burglary207.8/100K
Theft3,971.8/100K
Vehicle Theft57.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Angola has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall38.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density1,394/sq mi
Coordinates41.6411°N, 85.0110°W
County FIPS18151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.9%
14% below US avg
High School+89.7%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,394/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants93
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.4 min
Work from Home3.1%

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