Elkhart County, Indiana
Among the top 14% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 14% for comfortable days
- top 16% for commute time
- bottom 16% for natural disaster risk
Elkhart County is a county in Indiana with about 207,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, commute time, and broadband access. It rates lower on annual snowfall and natural disaster risk.
Official websiteelkhartcountyindiana.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.5 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 54% of US counties
Home Value$182k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$945better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.82%better than 52% of US counties
Income Tax5.20%better than 41% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.85%better than 42% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 20% of US counties
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 21% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 66% of US counties
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 86% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.7better than 16% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality52.6better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime1146/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Crime1479/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population206,84190th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.610th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9837th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.2%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 85% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 70% of US counties
Airport Distance90 mibetter than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.0%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.80better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Elkhart County an affordable place to live?
- Elkhart County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Elkhart County?
- The median home value in Elkhart County is $182k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Elkhart County?
- Median household income in Elkhart County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Elkhart County?
- Median gross rent in Elkhart County is $945 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Elkhart County safe?
- Elkhart County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1146/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1479/100k.
- What is the weather like in Elkhart County?
- Elkhart County averages 73°F in July and 25°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Elkhart County?
- Public-school quality in Elkhart County is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Elkhart County?
- The average one-way commute in Elkhart County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)