Indiana
Michigantown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 470. Residents earn $73,214 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Michigantown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Michigantown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Michigantown is $73,214, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Michigantown is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $963 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.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Michigantown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 34.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,214 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,645 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,630 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 634 |
| County GDP | $2,022M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,403 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.92% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,984 |
| Census Median Rent | $963 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,403 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.92% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,709/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3280°N, 86.3917°W |
| County FIPS | 18023 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,741/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |