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Hobart, IN

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Hobart, IN

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 52
Population29,646
Foreign Born1.5%
Population Density1,132people per mi²
Median Age38.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

89/100

11% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Hobart, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$35k
Comfortable $40k$58k
Luxury $104k+$162k+
Elite (Top 5%) $123k+$190k+
Affordability Ratio

123%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
34
Positive
40
Poor
9
Negative
2

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

3.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

2.2mi

Hospital

19 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

MDW — Midway International

31.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Hobart, IN

1.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 3.6 mi
Camping12Nearest 12.6 mi
Marina1Nearest 8.5 mi
Winery0Nearest 10.3 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 15.7 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 7.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$72k+3.3%
5% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$342k
48% below US avg
College Educated
22.6%
35% below US avg
WFH
3.0%
79% below US avg
Homeownership
70.2%
7% above US avg
Median Home
$203k
28% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−11.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−20.5%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents89% above state avg
Robbery
0.14 / 1k Residents40% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.30 / 1k Residents26% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−1.4%
Burglary
1.36 / 1k Residents15% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
19.46 / 1k Residents180% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.26 / 1k Residents2% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+1Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Hobart, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days243 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.7"
Elevation646 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor31 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,132/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Earthquake, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 270 mi · coast 652 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$191.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityChicago2.7M people are 31 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMDW31 mi away
Distance to State Capital134 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison19 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T10:53:03.000Z

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