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Mongo, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
308 Population 790/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,736 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mongo, IN

At a Glance

Violent Crime
273/100K
28% below
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Mongo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mongo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Mongo reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,736/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Mongo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mongo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership46.9%
Zillow$214,157
Housing Units86
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent273/100K
Property2,736/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation925 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mongo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.