Indiana
Ligonier is a small town in Indiana with a population of 4,263. Residents earn $56,286 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ligonier receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ligonier has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ligonier is $56,286, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Ligonier is $101,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ligonier is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 23 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 274 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Ligonier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 47.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 48.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 51.2% |
| 282% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,286 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,751 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,905 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 983 |
| County GDP | $2,553M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 127 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,487 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $101,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,054 |
| $/Sq Ft | $208 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $854 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,487 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Total Violent | 22.9/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 22.9/100K |
| Total Property | 274.4/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 45.7/100K |
| Theft | 160.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.8 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 916 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4619°N, 85.5959°W |
| County FIPS | 18113 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.0% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 66.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,485/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |