Needmore, IN

Indiana

Needmore is a small town in Indiana with a population of 307. Residents earn $68,125 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
307 Population 480/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $19,685 per capita
$68,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,125
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,800
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population307
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$19,685
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,784M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation654 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries2

Is Needmore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Needmore receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Needmore stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Needmore is $68,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Needmore is $68,800, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Needmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 16.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Needmore has a population of 307 with a density of 480 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

307
Total Population
480
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Needmore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Needmore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Needmore is $68,125, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Needmore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,125
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,685
Avg Weekly Wage$949
IRS Avg AGI$60,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)906
County GDP$1,784M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare126
Retail165
Manufacturing53

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,863
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Needmore is $68,800, 76% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,800
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,863
18% below US avg
Effective Rate4.16%

Health Metrics: Needmore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Premature Death10,600/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access74.6%
Healthcare Facilities126

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Needmore has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall16.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation654 ft (199 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates38.9267°N, 86.5263°W
County FIPS18093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.6%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+82.3%
School Test Score6.01
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density480/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities126
Restaurants58
Retail Stores165

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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