Indiana · Metropolitan Area
New Pekin is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,377. Residents earn $50,500 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Pekin receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. New Pekin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Pekin is $50,500, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in New Pekin is $116,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
New Pekin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,500 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,132 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $846 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,485 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $1,000M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,609 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.25% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $116,000 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,683 |
| $/Sq Ft | $200 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $837 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,609 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.25% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,005/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5021°N, 86.0144°W |
| County FIPS | 18175 |
Winner: Republican by 54.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |