Indiana
Kendallville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 10,094. Residents earn $60,909 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kendallville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Kendallville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Kendallville is $60,909, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Kendallville is $130,600, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Kendallville is below the national average at 273 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,736 per 100,000, 40% above the national average.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Kendallville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,909 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,098 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,905 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 983 |
| County GDP | $2,553M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 127 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,487 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $130,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $214,737 |
| Median List Price | $199,000 |
| Median List Price | $199,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 45.5% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,487 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Total Violent | 272.6/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 20.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 252.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,736.3/100K |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 232.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,372.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 131.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4434°N, 85.2582°W |
| County FIPS | 18113 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |