West Middleton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
194 Population 462/sq mi density
$218,600 Home Value $255,702 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

West Middleton, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$218,600
22% below
Zillow: $255,702
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
43.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Middleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
78%
Poverty
350%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Middleton a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Middleton is $218,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,702. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

4.4% of adults in West Middleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Middleton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population194
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,451
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty43.4%
County GDP$5,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

Home Value$218,600
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$255,702
Housing Units113
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation823 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband56.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in West Middleton was built in 1938.
62.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.