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Cortland, IN

Indiana

Cortland is a small town in Indiana with a population of 59. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 79/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $39,103 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,667
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population59
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans59.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$39,103
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$960M
Commute12 min

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation565 ft (172 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute12 min
Broadband44.0%
Libraries1

Is Cortland a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cortland is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. 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 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

16.9% 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.

Climate & Weather

Cortland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 8.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cortland has a population of 59 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 69.7 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

59
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
69.7yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cortland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cortland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cortland is $56,667, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Cortland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,667
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,103
Avg Weekly Wage$943
IRS Avg AGI$55,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)472
County GDP$960M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare93
Retail62
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,165
38% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Cortland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall8.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation565 ft (172 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates38.9737°N, 85.9629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18079
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.8-point margin. 44.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.5%
D 19.7%

Winner: Republican by 58.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities93
Restaurants28
Retail Stores62

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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