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Cayuga, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,135 Population 1,124/sq mi density
$52,393 Median Income $23,458 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $129,180 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,393 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cayuga, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,393
30% below
$23,458 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $129,180
Median Rent
$894/mo
23% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Cayuga Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
29%
Rent
77%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cayuga 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

Cayuga residents earn a median household income of $52,393 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,458. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cayuga is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,180. Median rent is $894/month, with 29.6% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Cayuga reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.

Education

6.6% of adults in Cayuga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cayuga has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,135
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,124/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,393
Per Capita$23,458
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$894
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$129,180
Housing Units484
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation516 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cayuga was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.