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Letts, IN

Indiana

Letts is a small town in Indiana with a population of 53. Residents earn $61,071 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
53 Population 353/sq mi density
$61,071 Median Income $42,942 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,071
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population53
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans53.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,071
Per Capita$42,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Commute42 min

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation888 ft (271 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute42 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries3

Is Letts a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Letts receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Letts offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Letts is $61,071, 19% below the national average of $75,149. 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 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Letts experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Letts has a population of 53 with a density of 353 people per square mile. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

53
Total Population
353
People / sq mi
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 73.6%
Female 26.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Letts vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Letts vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Letts is $61,071, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. 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 42 minutes.

Income: Letts vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,071
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,942
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$63,563

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)707
County GDP$1,895M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare69
Retail113
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.2 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Letts has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall17.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates39.2340°N, 85.5685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+79.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density353/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants57
Retail Stores113

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.2 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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