Tocsin, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Tocsin is a small town in Indiana with a population of 269. Residents earn $34,525 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
269 Population 572/sq mi density
$34,525 Median Income $26,899 per capita
$86,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,525 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,525
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Tocsin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population269
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,525
Per Capita$26,899
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,577M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation832 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.5%
Libraries2

Is Tocsin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tocsin receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tocsin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tocsin is $34,525, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tocsin is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Tocsin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Tocsin has a population of 269 with a density of 572 people per square mile. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

269
Total Population
572
People / sq mi
23.0yrs
Median Age
41% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.2%
Female 36.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Tocsin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tocsin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tocsin is $34,525, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Tocsin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,525
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,899
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$70,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,577M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare63
Retail88
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,911
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tocsin is $86,500, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,500
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,911
17% below US avg
Effective Rate3.37%

Health Metrics: Tocsin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access48.0%
Healthcare Facilities63

Crime Rates: Tocsin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Tocsin has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation832 ft (254 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates40.8311°N, 85.1072°W
County FIPS18179
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.9-point margin. 96.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 20.2%

Winner: Republican by 57.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density572/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.5%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants41
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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