At a Glance
Median Income
$54,195
$31,862 per capita
Home Value
$126,500
Zillow: $176,331
Median Rent
$917/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
678/100K
2,581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kokomo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kokomo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kokomo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kokomo residents earn a median household income of $54,195 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,862. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,913 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kokomo is $126,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,331. Median rent is $917/month, with 30.7% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Kokomo reports 678 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,581/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Kokomo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kokomo has an average annual temperature of 51°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 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population59,375
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,619/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,195
Per Capita$31,862
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$5,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,500
Rent$917
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$176,331
Housing Units29,888
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent678/100K
Property2,581/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault543/100K
Burglary539/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,109/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation823 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Kokomo was founded in 1855.
The median home in Kokomo was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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