Median Income
$73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value
$240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
4% higher than US avg
How Indian Head Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,902
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$49,600
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units840
Rent Burden13.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,936 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Indian Head a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Indian Head receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Indian Head offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Indian Head is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Indian Head is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.
Indian Head has a population of 1,902 with a density of 1,600 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 5.2% Asian.
Population
1,902
Total Population
2021 Census
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Indian Head vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.9% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.4% |
Social Characteristics
Indian Head vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Indian Head is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Indian Head vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $73,000 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
The median home value in Indian Head is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $240,000 |
| 15% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.1% |
| Housing Units | 840 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Indian Head vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Indian Head vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5334°N, 103.6678°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |