New Point, IN

Indiana

New Point is a small town in Indiana with a population of 252. Residents earn $60,179 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
252 Population 813/sq mi density
$60,179 Median Income $36,413 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $181,745 Zillow
$1,153 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,179 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,153/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,179
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,153
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

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

People

Population252
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,179
Per Capita$36,413
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,895M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,153
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$181,745
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation977 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+76.2%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Libraries3

Is New Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Point receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Point is $60,179, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Point is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

New Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

New Point has a population of 252 with a density of 813 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 6% Hispanic.

Population

252
Total Population
813
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

New Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Point is $60,179, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: New Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,179
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,413
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$63,563

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)707
County GDP$1,895M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare69
Retail113
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Work from Home0.8%

Walkability

The median home value in New Point is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,153 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $181,745.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$181,745

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,153
1% below US avg
Rent Burden14.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.32%
In New Point, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.2%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death10,091/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access55.1%
Healthcare Facilities69

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

New Point has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.0 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall13.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation977 ft (298 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density813/sq mi
Coordinates39.3096°N, 85.3269°W
County FIPS18031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+76.2%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density813/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants57
Retail Stores113

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Work from Home0.8%

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