At a Glance
Median Income
$59,744
$28,422 per capita
Violent Crime
50/100K
793/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
27.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Geneva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geneva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geneva a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Geneva residents earn a median household income of $59,744 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,422. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Geneva reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 793/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$59,744
Per Capita$28,422
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$2,318M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$258,486
Housing Units621
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property793/100K
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking27.5%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation850 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Geneva was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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