Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Center is a small town in Indiana with a population of 436. Residents earn $83,569 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Center receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Center is $83,569, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Center is $239,500, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 34.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,569 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,200 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,076 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,913 |
| County GDP | $5,497M |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 265 |
| Retail | 328 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,758 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 10.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $239,500 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,758 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,109/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 265 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4368°N, 86.0596°W |
| County FIPS | 18067 |
Winner: Republican by 35.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.1% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 265 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Retail Stores | 328 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 10.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |