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New Pekin, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,377 Population 579/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $24,132 per capita
$116,000 Home Value $226,683 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,849 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New Pekin, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,500
33% below
$24,132 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
59% below
Zillow: $226,683
Median Rent
$837/mo
28% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,849/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How New Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
41%
Rent
72%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Pekin 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

New Pekin residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,132. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Pekin is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,683. Median rent is $837/month, with 25.0% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

New Pekin reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,849/100K.

Education

9.9% of adults in New Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Pekin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,377
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$24,132
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$1,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$837
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$226,683
Housing Units622
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,849/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation699 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

New Pekin was founded in 1883.
The median home in New Pekin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (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.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.