Cromwell, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
703 Population 2,130/sq mi density
$48,500 Median Income $20,876 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $243,980 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $838/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cromwell, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,500
35% below
$20,876 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
60% below
Zillow: $243,980
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Cromwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
40%
Rent
72%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cromwell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cromwell residents earn a median household income of $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,876. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cromwell is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,980. Median rent is $838/month, with 28.4% 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 1938.

Education

10.5% of adults in Cromwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cromwell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density2,130/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,500
Per Capita$20,876
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$838
Ownership36.7%
Zillow$243,980
Housing Units236
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation952 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cromwell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.