Jennings County, Indiana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
- top 12% for amenities nearby
- top 15% for cost of living
- bottom 5% for sunny days
Jennings County is a county in Indiana with about 28,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, cost of living, and comfortable days. It rates lower on walkability and sunny days.
Official websitejenningscounty-in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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65%36%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.8 in3.4 in
muggy 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 85% of US counties
Home Value$133k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$873better than 39% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 74% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.64%better than 71% of US counties
Income Tax5.95%better than 23% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 2.75%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.54%better than 48% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 44% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.1 in70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.9 inbetter than 44% of US counties
Sunny Days178 daysbetter than 5% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 49% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk31.9better than 66% of US counties
School Quality47.8better than 34% of US counties
Violent Crime880/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Property Crime872/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population27,61052nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.632nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.1%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 48% of US counties
Walkability4.7/20better than 12% of US counties
Airport Distance51 mibetter than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.7%better than 59% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.87better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 44% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jennings County an affordable place to live?
- Jennings County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jennings County?
- The median home value in Jennings County is $133k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jennings County?
- Median household income in Jennings County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jennings County?
- Median gross rent in Jennings County is $873 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jennings County safe?
- Jennings County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 880/100k (better than 43%). Property crime is 872/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jennings County?
- Jennings County averages 76°F in July and 31°F in January, with 49.1 in of annual precipitation and about 178 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jennings County?
- Public-school quality in Jennings County is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jennings County?
- The average one-way commute in Jennings County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- 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)