At a Glance
Median Income
$75,854
$36,206 per capita
Home Value
$223,700
Zillow: $317,286
Median Rent
$699/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Kouts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kouts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kouts a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kouts residents earn a median household income of $75,854 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,206. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kouts is $223,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,286. Median rent is $699/month, with 27.5% 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 1974.
Education
21.3% of adults in Kouts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kouts has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,261
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,854
Per Capita$36,206
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,700
Rent$699
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$317,286
Housing Units928
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Kouts was founded in 1865.
The median home in Kouts was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.