At a Glance
Home Value
$38,100
Zillow: $121,654
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Putnam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Putnam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Putnam a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Putnam is $38,100 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,654. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
50.0% of adults in Putnam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Putnam has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,186
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,812M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
Home Value$38,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$121,654
Housing Units29
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,966 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+47.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Putnam was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
61.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.