North Judson, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,094 Population 1,886/sq mi density
$59,630 Median Income $24,965 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $219,634 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,630 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, $815/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

North Judson, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,630
21% below
$24,965 per capita
Home Value
$128,700
54% below
Zillow: $219,634
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How North Judson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
46%
Rent
70%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Judson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Judson residents earn a median household income of $59,630 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,965. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Judson is $128,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,634. Median rent is $815/month, with 21.9% 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 1955.

Education

16.8% of adults in North Judson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Judson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,094
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,630
Per Capita$24,965
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$849

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,700
Rent$815
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$219,634
Housing Units900
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation707 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in North Judson was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.