Washington
South Bend is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,856. Residents earn $43,333 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Bend receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. South Bend has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in South Bend is $43,333, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in South Bend is $235,500, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
South Bend is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 378 per 100,000, 81% below the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
South Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 77.6% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.4% |
| 67% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,333 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,132 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,782 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 691 |
| County GDP | $1,033M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $235,500 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,309 |
| Census Median Rent | $912 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 378.3/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 189.2/100K |
| Theft | 63.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 126.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 83.7 inches |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6699°N, 123.8018°W |
| County FIPS | 53049 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |