Grissom AFB, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Miami County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,882 Population 721/sq mi density
$52,829 Median Income $24,193 per capita
$84,700 Home Value $185,601 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,829 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Grissom AFB, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,829
30% below
$24,193 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
70% below
Zillow: $185,601
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Grissom AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
30%
Rent
74%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grissom AFB a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grissom AFB residents earn a median household income of $52,829 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,193. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grissom AFB is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,601. Median rent is $864/month, with 22.3% 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 1962.

Education

4.9% of adults in Grissom AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grissom AFB has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,882
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,829
Per Capita$24,193
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$864
Ownership18.8%
Zillow$185,601
Housing Units863
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,509/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation793 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Grissom AFB was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.