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Young America, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
298 Population 2,129/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $18,237 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $184,759 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Young America, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$18,237 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
61% below
Zillow: $184,759
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
4,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Young America Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
258%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Young America a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Young America residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,237. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 436 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Young America is $109,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,759. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Young America 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

0.0% of adults in Young America hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Young America has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population298
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density2,129/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$18,237
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$184,759
Housing Units125
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property4,612/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation761 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Young America was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.