Putnam County, Indiana
Among the top 12% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Putnam County is a county in Indiana with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and airport distance. It rates lower on school quality and sunny days.
Official websiteco.putnam.in.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.9 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$176k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$866better than 40% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.52%better than 84% of US counties
Income Tax4.95%better than 50% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 1.75%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.56%better than 71% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.8 in57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall22.0 inbetter than 37% of US counties
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 54% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.8better than 56% of US counties
School Quality43.8better than 24% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population36,94260th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1190th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5166th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.7%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.3%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 32% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 27% of US counties
Airport Distance29 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.9%better than 60% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.75better than 85% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Putnam County an affordable place to live?
- Putnam County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Putnam County?
- The median home value in Putnam County is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Putnam County?
- Median household income in Putnam County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Putnam County?
- Median gross rent in Putnam County is $866 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Putnam County safe?
- Putnam County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Putnam County?
- Putnam County averages 76°F in July and 29°F in January, with 45.8 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Putnam County?
- Public-school quality in Putnam County is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Putnam County?
- The average one-way commute in Putnam County is 27 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)