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Marengo, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Crawford County County
Marengo, IN
At a Glance
How Marengo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marengo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Marengo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marengo residents earn a median household income of $43,458 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,760. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 171 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marengo is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,514. Median rent is $637/month, with 22.0% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Marengo reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,799/100K.
Education
4.6% of adults in Marengo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marengo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.