Cortland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 79/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $39,103 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
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

Cortland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,667
25% below
$39,103 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cortland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cortland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cortland residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,103. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Education

16.9% of adults in Cortland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$39,103
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$960M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$227,953
Housing Units45
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,252/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation565 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.