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Argos, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,822 Population 1,412/sq mi density
$60,214 Median Income $24,776 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $213,292 Zillow
$937 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,214 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Argos, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,214
20% below
$24,776 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
55% below
Zillow: $213,292
Median Rent
$937/mo
19% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Argos Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Argos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
45%
Rent
81%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argos a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argos residents earn a median household income of $60,214 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,776. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,155 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argos is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,292. Median rent is $937/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Argos reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,132/100K.

Education

11.4% of adults in Argos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Argos has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,822
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,412/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,214
Per Capita$24,776
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent$937
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$213,292
Housing Units726
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property2,132/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation807 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Argos was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.