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Churubusco, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,894 Population 1,804/sq mi density
$59,621 Median Income $30,386 per capita
$137,600 Home Value $287,766 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,622 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,621 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Churubusco, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,621
21% below
$30,386 per capita
Home Value
$137,600
51% below
Zillow: $287,766
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
1,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Churubusco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
49%
Rent
59%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Churubusco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Churubusco residents earn a median household income of $59,621 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,386. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 764 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Churubusco is $137,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,766. Median rent is $689/month, with 26.3% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Churubusco reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,622/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Churubusco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Churubusco has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,894
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,804/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,621
Per Capita$30,386
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,226M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,600
Rent$689
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$287,766
Housing Units818
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property1,622/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation897 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Churubusco was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.