Markle, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Huntington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,154 Population 796/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $28,768 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $281,581 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 48.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Markle, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,000
28% below
$28,768 per capita
Home Value
$131,500
53% below
Zillow: $281,581
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
48.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Markle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
47%
Rent
64%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Markle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Markle residents earn a median household income of $54,000 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,768. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Markle is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,581. Median rent is $750/month, with 48.3% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Markle reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 647/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Markle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Markle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,154
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$28,768
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$2,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,500
Rent$750
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$281,581
Housing Units555
Rent Burden48.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property647/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,432/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation808 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Markle was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.