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La Paz, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
498 Population 1,277/sq mi density
$75,750 Median Income $30,935 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $272,694 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Paz, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,750
1% above
$30,935 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
57% below
Zillow: $272,694
Median Rent
$634/mo
45% below
13.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How La Paz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
43%
Rent
55%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Paz 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

La Paz residents earn a median household income of $75,750 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,935. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,155 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Paz is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,694. Median rent is $634/month, with 13.4% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

La Paz reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,132/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in La Paz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Paz has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population498
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,750
Per Capita$30,935
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$634
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$272,694
Housing Units286
Rent Burden13.4%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property2,132/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation861 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in La Paz was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.