Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Gosport is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,113. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gosport receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Gosport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gosport is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gosport is $104,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Gosport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,756 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,706 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
| County GDP | $760M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,317 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $104,800 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,954 |
| Census Median Rent | $924 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,317 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.7 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3507°N, 86.6665°W |
| County FIPS | 18119 |
Winner: Republican by 50.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.6% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,929/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |