Markle, IN

Indiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
1,154 Population
$54,000 Median Income
$131,500 Home Value
$750 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
45.7 yrs Median Age
15.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.3
Education

People

Population1,154
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94.7%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita Income$28,768
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate16.6%
County GDP$2,057M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$131,500
Zillow Value$265,015
Median Rent$750
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Depression26.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul25° / 73°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow26 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Work From Home14.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Markle Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,000
Home Value$131,500
Median Rent$750
Poverty Rate16.6%
Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
Unemployment1.8%
Avg Temperature50.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,154
Population Density796 per sq mi
Median Age45.7 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.7% Hispanic 0.4% Other 4.9%
White94.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.9%

Language

English Only97.8%
Spanish Speakers2.2%
English 97.8% Spanish 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.3%
Health Insurance93.2%

Income

28% below avg
Median Household Income$54,000
Per Capita Income$28,768
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$948
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate16.6%
Total Establishments (County)990
County GDP$2,057M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation88
Healthcare Facilities72
Retail Stores131
Manufacturing65
Total Establishments990

Industry Mix

Restaurants 88 Healthcare 72 Retail 131 Manufacturing 65

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,599
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,198

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.8 min
Work From Home14.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

53% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$131,500
Zillow Home Value Index$265,015

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.9%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$750

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedroom$1,096
3 Bedroom$1,391
4 Bedroom$1,590

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,198
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.43%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.2%
Regular Checkup78.2%
Premature Death Rate9,432 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access84.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)72
Restaurants (County)88

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

25°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.6 in
Annual Snowfall25.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation808 ft (246 m)
Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density796 per sq mi
Latitude40.8295°
Longitude-85.3420°
County FIPS18069

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.3%
D 24.9%

Republican +48.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
High School+90.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density796 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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