Montgomery County, Indiana
Among the top 7% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 5% for cost of living
- top 13% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Montgomery County is a county in Indiana with about 38,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for weather. Standout strengths include cost of living, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.
Official websitemontgomeryco.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.7 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$156k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$787better than 57% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 75% of US counties
Income Tax4.70%better than 57% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.51%better than 72% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 65% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.9 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.7 inbetter than 38% of US counties
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 54% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.0better than 58% of US counties
School Quality52.5better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime1180/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Crime876/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population38,01861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1527th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.2%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 48% of US counties
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.3%better than 75% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.05better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Montgomery County an affordable place to live?
- Montgomery County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Montgomery County?
- The median home value in Montgomery County is $156k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
- Median household income in Montgomery County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Montgomery County?
- Median gross rent in Montgomery County is $787 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Montgomery County safe?
- Montgomery County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1180/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 876/100k.
- What is the weather like in Montgomery County?
- Montgomery County averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 43.9 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Montgomery County?
- Public-school quality in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
- The average one-way commute in Montgomery County is 22 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)