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Kokomo, IN

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Kokomo, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 36
Population59,375
Foreign Born0.9%
Population Density1,583people per mi²
Median Age39.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
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

65/100

35% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Kokomo, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $25k$36k
Luxury $93k+$144k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$169k+
Affordability Ratio

150%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
33
Positive
40
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

5 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

52.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Kokomo, IN

1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 0.5 mi
Camping4Nearest 36.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 18.8 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$54k+0.4%
28% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$274k
58% below US avg
College Educated
17.2%
51% below US avg
WFH
4.9%
66% below US avg
Homeownership
65.0%
1% below US avg
Median Home
$127k
55% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents8% below state avg
Robbery
0.32 / 1k Residents38% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.67 / 1k Residents108% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.2%
Burglary
1.66 / 1k Residents40% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.70 / 1k Residents40% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.08 / 1k Residents16% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Kokomo, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%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 Season190 days255 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.8"
Elevation823 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
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor125 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,583/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
WeakInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 260 mi · coast 574 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$23.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 48 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital48 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison12 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T09:59:26.000Z

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