Loogootee, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,846 Population 1,813/sq mi density
$46,625 Median Income $28,208 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $254,526 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,625 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, $755/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Loogootee, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,625
38% below
$28,208 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
53% below
Zillow: $254,526
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Loogootee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
47%
Rent
65%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Loogootee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Loogootee residents earn a median household income of $46,625 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,208. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Loogootee is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,526. Median rent is $755/month, with 28.8% 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 1967.

Education

13.3% of adults in Loogootee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Loogootee has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,846
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,813/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,625
Per Capita$28,208
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent$755
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$254,526
Housing Units1,271
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation533 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Loogootee was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.