At a Glance
Median Income
$40,536
$29,688 per capita
Violent Crime
89/100K
4,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Star City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Star City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Star City a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Star City residents earn a median household income of $40,536 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,688. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 738 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Star City reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,612/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Star City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Star City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,536
Per Capita$29,688
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$158,589
Housing Units143
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property4,612/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,871/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Star City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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