Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Crows Nest is a small town in Indiana with a population of 109. Residents earn $245,000 per year, which is 226% above the national average.
Based on current data, Crows Nest receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate. Crows Nest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Crows Nest is $245,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 226% above $75,149. This places Crows Nest among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 22.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Crows Nest is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Crows Nest is a highly educated community — 91.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Crows Nest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 26.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $245,000 |
| 226% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $205,170 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,465 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,381 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,522 |
| County GDP | $135,593M |
| Restaurants | 2,360 |
| Healthcare | 2,986 |
| Retail | 2,866 |
| Manufacturing | 749 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,878 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.24% |
| Commute Time | 12.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,878 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.24% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,986 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 139 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8565°N, 86.1691°W |
| County FIPS | 18097 |
Winner: Democrat by 27.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 91.2% |
| 171% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 28.0% |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,986 |
| Restaurants | 2,360 |
| Retail Stores | 2,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 139 |
| Avg Commute | 12.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |