Indiana
Matthews is a small town in Indiana with a population of 517. Residents earn $45,833 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Matthews receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Matthews offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Matthews is $45,833, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 25.0% 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 Matthews is $77,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Matthews experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,833 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,691 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 245 |
| County GDP | $428M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,313 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $77,000 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,040 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,313 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3875°N, 85.4978°W |
| County FIPS | 18009 |
Winner: Republican by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |