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Kewanna, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fulton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
546 Population 993/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $26,951 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $178,066 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kewanna, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,750
46% below
$26,951 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $178,066
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
4,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Kewanna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
23%
Rent
53%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kewanna 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

Kewanna residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,951. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kewanna is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,066. Median rent is $613/month, with 33.3% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Kewanna reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,612/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Kewanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kewanna has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population546
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$26,951
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$613
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$178,066
Housing Units267
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property4,612/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation780 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kewanna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.