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Gosport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Owen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,113 Population 2,929/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,756 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $247,954 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
354 Violent Crime/100K 2,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gosport, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$25,756 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
63% below
Zillow: $247,954
Median Rent
$924/mo
21% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
354/100K
7% below
2,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Gosport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
37%
Rent
79%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gosport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gosport residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,756. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gosport is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,954. Median rent is $924/month, with 26.6% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Gosport reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,968/100K.

Education

8.6% of adults in Gosport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gosport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,113
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,929/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$924
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$247,954
Housing Units382
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent354/100K
Property2,968/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation705 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gosport was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.