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Ligonier, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,263 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$56,286 Median Income $24,751 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $235,054 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 572 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,286 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ligonier, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,286
25% below
$24,751 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
64% below
Zillow: $235,054
Median Rent
$854/mo
27% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
94% below
572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
66.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ligonier Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
36%
Rent
73%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ligonier a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ligonier residents earn a median household income of $56,286 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,751. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ligonier is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,054. Median rent is $854/month, with 27.0% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Ligonier reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 572/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Ligonier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ligonier 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 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,263
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,286
Per Capita$24,751
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$854
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$235,054
Housing Units1,659
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent23/100K
Property572/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary46/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation916 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+66.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Ligonier was founded in 1835.
The median home in Ligonier was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.