Indiana
Royal Center is a small town in Indiana with a population of 747. Residents earn $47,422 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Royal Center receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Royal Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Royal Center is $47,422, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Royal Center is $84,100, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Royal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,422 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,764 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $932 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,023 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 738 |
| County GDP | $1,960M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,606 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $84,100 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,566 |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,606 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,871/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 734 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8643°N, 86.5000°W |
| County FIPS | 18017 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |