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Shipshewana, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
902 Population 663/sq mi density
$57,679 Median Income $35,919 per capita
$255,000 Home Value $379,218 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,679 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$255,000 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shipshewana, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,679
23% below
$35,919 per capita
Home Value
$255,000
10% below
Zillow: $379,218
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
94% below
274/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Shipshewana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
90%
Rent
67%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shipshewana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shipshewana residents earn a median household income of $57,679 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,919. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,037 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shipshewana is $255,000 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,218. Median rent is $779/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Shipshewana reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 274/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Shipshewana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shipshewana 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 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population902
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,679
Per Capita$35,919
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A
Home Value$255,000
Rent$779
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$379,218
Housing Units401
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent23/100K
Property274/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation901 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Shipshewana was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.