At a Glance
Home Value
$55,400
Zillow: $148,359
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
21.8% smoking rate
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?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kokomo is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,359. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
10.3% of adults in Kokomo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kokomo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$14,780
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
Home Value$55,400
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$148,359
Housing Units71
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death17,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation372 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kokomo was built in 2001.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.