Indiana
Linton is a small city in Indiana with a population of 5,153. Residents earn $41,968 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Linton receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Linton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Linton is $41,968, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Linton is $86,800, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Linton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,887 per 100,000, 98% above the national average.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Linton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,968 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,873 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $878 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,775 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 602 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,080 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $86,800 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,964 |
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,080 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,312/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Total Violent | 56.3/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 18.8/100K |
| Assault | 37.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,886.6/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 544.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,154.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 187.8/100K |
| Arson | 18.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0355°N, 87.1571°W |
| County FIPS | 18055 |
Winner: Republican by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,571/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |