Nappanee, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,040 Population 1,428/sq mi density
$66,944 Median Income $33,250 per capita
$209,000 Home Value $301,403 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
190 Violent Crime/100K 672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,944 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$209,000 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nappanee, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,944
11% below
$33,250 per capita
Home Value
$209,000
26% below
Zillow: $301,403
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Nappanee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
74%
Rent
75%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nappanee 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

Nappanee residents earn a median household income of $66,944 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,250. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nappanee is $209,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,403. Median rent is $876/month, with 33.7% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Nappanee reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 672/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Nappanee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nappanee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population7,040
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,428/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,944
Per Capita$33,250
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$209,000
Rent$876
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$301,403
Housing Units2,947
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property672/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,847/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation863 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Nappanee was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.