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Modoc, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Randolph County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
172 Population 1,720/sq mi density
$60,972 Median Income $27,744 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $208,302 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,972 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Modoc, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,972
19% below
$27,744 per capita
Home Value
$63,300
78% below
Zillow: $208,302
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Modoc Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
22%
Rent
60%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
261%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Modoc a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Modoc residents earn a median household income of $60,972 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,744. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 569 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Modoc is $63,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,302. Median rent is $698/month, with 23.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Modoc reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,425/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Modoc hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Modoc 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 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,720/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,972
Per Capita$27,744
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$997

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,300
Rent$698
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$208,302
Housing Units76
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,174 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Modoc was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.