At a Glance
Median Income
$44,784
$24,644 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
Zillow: $185,286
Median Rent
$806/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
678/100K
1,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Indiana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indiana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indiana a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Indiana residents earn a median household income of $44,784 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,644. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indiana is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,286. Median rent is $806/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Indiana reports 678 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,095/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.0% of adults in Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indiana has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population14,170
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density8,051/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,784
Per Capita$24,644
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$806
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$185,286
Housing Units5,605
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent678/100K
Property1,095/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault555/100K
Burglary146/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,310 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Indiana was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.