Star City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
211 Population 306/sq mi density
$40,536 Median Income $29,688 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,536 median income, 15.2% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Star City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,536
46% below
$29,688 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
322% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
422%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Star City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
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 15.2% (322% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,536
Per Capita$29,688
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$177,166
Housing Units143
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,871/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
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.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.