Mount Summit, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Mount Summit is a small town in Indiana with a population of 742.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
742 Population 3,533/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $32,007 per capita
$211,000 Home Value $160,243 Zillow
$906 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $211,000
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $906
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Mount Summit Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population742
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density3,533/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,007
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$5,403M
Commute28 min

Housing

Home Value$211,000
Rent$906
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$160,243

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,105 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+98.7%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Libraries5

Is Mount Summit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Summit receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mount Summit has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Summit is $211,000, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mount Summit has a population of 742 with a density of 3,533 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

742
Total Population
3,533
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32.9%
Female 67.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Summit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Summit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Summit is N/A. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Mount Summit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,007
Avg Weekly Wage$987
IRS Avg AGI$58,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,354
County GDP$5,403M

Business (County)

Restaurants220
Healthcare342
Retail387
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,457
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Summit is $211,000, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $906 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $160,243.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,000
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$160,243

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$112
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$906
22% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,457
1% below US avg
Effective Rate1.64%
In Mount Summit, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.8% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Summit vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression28.8%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death12,615/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities342

Crime Rates: Mount Summit vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Mount Summit has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,105 ft (337 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,533/sq mi
Coordinates40.0037°N, 85.3862°W
County FIPS18035
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57%
D 41.2%

Winner: Republican by 15.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,533/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities342
Restaurants220
Retail Stores387

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home11.6%

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