Kokomo, Indiana
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US places
- top 11% for commute time
- top 14% for cost of living
- bottom 5% for sunny days
Kokomo is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 60,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.
Official websitecityofkokomo.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in2.7 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US places
Home Value$118k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$856better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$991better than 83% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.76%better than 67% of US places
Income Tax5.05%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.85%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.02%better than 62% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 31% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.4 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.1 inbetter than 28% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 5% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 45% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.4better than 74% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 32% of US places
School Quality82.3better than 77% of US places
Violent Crime1703/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Crime1547/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Community
Population59,53498th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.6%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.3%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability9.3/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 66% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.09better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 15% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kokomo an affordable place to live?
- Kokomo is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kokomo?
- The median home value in Kokomo is $118k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kokomo?
- Median household income in Kokomo is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kokomo?
- Median gross rent in Kokomo is $856 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kokomo safe?
- Kokomo is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1703/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 1547/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kokomo?
- Kokomo averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 44.4 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kokomo?
- Public-school quality in Kokomo is above average, scoring better than 77% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kokomo?
- The average one-way commute in Kokomo 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)