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Kokomo, IN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kokomo.

Population: 75,099 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kokomo, IN is $185,196 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,500 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,012/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,196

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,196
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.1%
10-year appreciation
+110.9%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$185,253
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$165,500
Median list price
$168,498
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
368
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
135

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,012/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Excel Center - Kokomo, Northwestern School Corp, Kokomo School Corporation
Schools include
Excel Center - Kokomo, Howard Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Senior High School, Northwestern Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Kokomo Contaminated Ground Water Plume (3.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.5°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.5°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
26.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,198
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,755

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
83
Nearest airport
Hartman Farms Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH INC., ASCENSION ST VINCENT MERCY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+104 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
51.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,126
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,754
Average weekly wage
$1,167
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
163

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KokomoState medianUS median
Median home value$185,196$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$165,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,012/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,126$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kokomo, IN?
$185,196.
What is the median sale price in Kokomo, IN?
$165,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kokomo, IN?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Kokomo, IN?
Typical rent: $1,012/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kokomo, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Kokomo, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A08; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Kokomo, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kokomo, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kokomo, IN?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kokomo Contaminated Ground Water Plume, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Kokomo, IN?
21 schools (10 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kokomo, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kokomo, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kokomo, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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