City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Kokomo, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Kokomo - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

59,375
Residents
$54,195
Median income
$126,500
Median home
$1,123
Median rent (state)

Kokomo - the verdict

Kokomo ranks in the 26th percentile for household income and the 34th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

26th
percentile, household income
20th
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
34th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Kokomo, IN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 59,375 residents in Kokomo, a small city within Indiana. Kokomo households earn a median of $54,195 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.1%. Home values in Kokomo run a median of $126,500, and the median resident age is 39.8 years. 17.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 54.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 173 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Slowing), down 22% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1901.8 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Kokomo's yearly average temperature at 50.6°F with 44.4 inches of precipitation per year and 34.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: the state registers 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,123 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Indiana's average monthly utility costs around $235 (state average). Commute times here average 18.1 minutes, with 81.4% driving alone and 4.9% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 63.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

59,375 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$54,195 /yr

Poverty 11.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Kokomo compare to other US cities?

Where Kokomo sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 26% higher than other cities
Home value 20% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities
Safety 34% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Indiana alone, Kokomo ranks #79 of 109 Indiana cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Kokomo against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Indiana's city distribution

Among the 849 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Kokomo ranks #265 - the 69th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Kokomo only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#521 of 766
32nd percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#291 of 850
64th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#417 of 771
46th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#265 of 849
69th percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#355 of 850
58th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

26thIncome percentile
34thSafety percentile

26th percentile nationally for median household income · 34th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Kokomo's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Kokomo's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 45 Avg. percentile National median
Kokomo's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Kokomo's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$126,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 80% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Kokomo $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Kokomo, IN Kokomo, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Kokomo, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Kokomo, IN median $54,195/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Kokomo, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Kokomo, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
59,375
Median Income
$54,195
Median Home Value
$126,500
Median Age
39.8
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Labor force participation
54.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1901.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
485.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1416.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.6°F
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
34.1"

Schools

Total Schools
19
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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59,400 residents59,600 residents59,800 residents60,000 residents60,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 59,553 residents 59,999 residents ▲ +0.7%
Kokomo's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
173
housing units authorized
Single-Family
163
detached homes
Multifamily
10
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 221
2020 140
2021 169
2022 139
2023 120
2024 173

Permit volume decreased 22% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.1 minutes
Drive Alone
81.4%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
4.9%
Other
1.6%

Based on 24,917 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Kokomo sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,123/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
63.7 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Terre Haute
58,491 people
Anderson
54,930 people
Greenwood
64,237 people
Muncie
64,739 people
Elkhart
53,726 people
Westfield
51,109 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Kokomo's 59,375 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hanford, CA
59,389 people
Des Plaines, IL
59,408 people
Blue Springs, MO
59,416 people
Mayagüez zona urbana, PR
59,427 people
Petaluma, CA
59,321 people
North Miami, FL
59,429 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Kokomo's $54,195 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Warsaw, NY
$54,196 median income
Pinetops, NC
$54,196 median income
Hartford (Croton), OH
$54,196 median income
Strattanville, PA
$54,194 median income
Crowder, OK
$54,191 median income
Litchfield, IL
$54,190 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Kokomo, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Kokomo, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.5% 10.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.0% White 81.5% Black or African American 10.5% Asian 2.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 5.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Kokomo compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Kokomo (this city) 59,375 $54,195
Terre Haute 58,491 $41,960
Anderson 54,930 $47,221
Greenwood 64,237 $78,765
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Kokomo, IN?

What is the population of Kokomo, IN? +

Kokomo, IN has a population of 59,375 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Kokomo, IN? +

Kokomo households earn a median of $54,195 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Kokomo? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Kokomo; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

Is Kokomo, IN safe? +

Kokomo has a total crime rate of 1901.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Kokomo, IN? +

The median home value in Kokomo is $126,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Kokomo? +

Kokomo has an average annual temperature of 50.6°F, 44.4 inches of precipitation, and 34.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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