Leiters Ford, IN

Indiana

Leiters Ford is a small town in Indiana with a population of 194.

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
194 Population 308/sq mi density
$283,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $283,300
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Leiters Ford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population194
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$28,604
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$905M
Commute49 min

Housing

Home Value$283,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units138

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation742 ft (226 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute49 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries5

Is Leiters Ford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leiters Ford receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Leiters Ford faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leiters Ford is $283,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Leiters Ford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Leiters Ford has a population of 194 with a density of 308 people per square mile. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

194
Total Population
308
People / sq mi
58.1yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Leiters Ford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leiters Ford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leiters Ford is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Leiters Ford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$28,604
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$63,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)476
County GDP$905M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare45
Retail94
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,817
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Leiters Ford is $283,300, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,300
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units138
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,817
20% below US avg
Effective Rate0.99%
Leiters Ford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation742 ft (226 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates41.1176°N, 86.3799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+76.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density308/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants47
Retail Stores94

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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