Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Poneto is a small town in Indiana with a population of 167. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Poneto receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Poneto offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Poneto is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Poneto is $79,400, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Poneto experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,799 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,980 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,577M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 63 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,911 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $79,400 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,558 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,911 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6571°N, 85.2222°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County FIPS | 18179 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,392/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |