At a Glance
Median Income
$64,375
$36,519 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
Zillow: $302,599
Median Rent
$731/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Fort Jennings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Jennings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Jennings a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Jennings residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,519. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Jennings is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,599. Median rent is $731/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
17.4% of adults in Fort Jennings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Jennings has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$36,519
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$731
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$302,599
Housing Units210
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation750 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Jennings was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.