South Center, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaPorte County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
101 Population 112/sq mi density
$245,800 Home Value $159,694 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

South Center, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$245,800
13% below
Zillow: $159,694
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How South Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
87%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Center a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Center is $245,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,694. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

20.8% of adults in South Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population101
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$37,799
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

Home Value$245,800
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$159,694
Housing Units62
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation703 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in South Center was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.