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Ross, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
Ross, IN
At a Glance
How Ross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ross a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ross residents earn a median household income of $53,824 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,252. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ross is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,311. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Ross reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,803/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Ross hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ross 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 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.