Kokomo, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
59,375 Population 1,619/sq mi density
$54,195 Median Income $31,862 per capita
$126,500 Home Value $185,658 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
500 Violent Crime/100K 1,433 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,195 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,500 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kokomo, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,195
28% below
$31,862 per capita
Home Value
$126,500
55% below
Zillow: $185,658
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
32% above
1,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
45%
Rent
79%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kokomo 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

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 5.8% (61% above 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 $185,658. 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 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,433/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population59,375
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,619/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,195
Per Capita$31,862
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$5,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,500
Rent$917
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$185,658
Housing Units29,888
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent500/100K
Property1,433/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault397/100K
Burglary228/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.