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Matthews, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County
Matthews, IN
At a Glance
How Matthews Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matthews's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Matthews a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Matthews residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,854. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matthews is $77,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,584. Median rent is $1,040/month, with 26.9% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Matthews reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,765/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Matthews hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matthews has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.