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Preble, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
117 Population 616/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 2,028 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Preble, IN

At a Glance

Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
2,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
42.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Preble Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
340%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Preble a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Preble reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,028/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Preble hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Preble has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population117
Median Age13.3 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.1%
County GDP$1,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$225,265
Housing Units14
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property2,028/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation809 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.