Reo, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Reo is a small town in Indiana with a population of 502. Residents earn $98,586 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
502 Population 210/sq mi density
$98,586 Median Income $44,346 per capita
$172,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$98,586 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,100 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,586
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $172,100
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population502
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,586
Per Capita$44,346
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$6,151M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation444 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Libraries1

Is Reo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reo receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Reo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reo is $98,586, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Reo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reo is $172,100, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Reo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Reo has a population of 502 with a density of 210 people per square mile. The median age is 31.7 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

502
Total Population
210
People / sq mi
31.7yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Reo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reo is $98,586, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Reo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,586
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,346
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$67,067

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,566
County GDP$6,151M

Business (County)

Restaurants202
Healthcare391
Retail388
Manufacturing86

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,003
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Reo is $172,100, 39% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,100
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,003
14% above US avg
Effective Rate2.33%

Health Metrics: Reo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Premature Death9,962/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities391

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Reo has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall6.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation444 ft (135 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates37.9092°N, 87.1134°W
County FIPS21059
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 33.3%

Winner: Republican by 31.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density210/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities391
Restaurants202
Retail Stores388

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Work from Home22.0%

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