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Montezuma, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
900 Population 1,475/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $26,754 per capita
$65,300 Home Value $122,292 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,300 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Montezuma, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$26,754 per capita
Home Value
$65,300
77% below
Zillow: $122,292
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
42.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
23%
Rent
80%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montezuma is $65,300 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,292. Median rent is $925/month, with 42.7% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Montezuma reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.

Education

6.6% of adults in Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montezuma has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population900
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$26,754
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,300
Rent$925
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$122,292
Housing Units448
Rent Burden42.7%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation516 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Montezuma was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.