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Kokomo, IN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kokomo.

Population: 75,099 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kokomo, IN is $185,032 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,875 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,085/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,032

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$185,032
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+20.3%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+110.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$185,032
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$186,875
Median list price
$183,675
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
312
For-sale inventory
387
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
287
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
130

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,085/mo
1-year rent change
+7.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$909/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$915/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,179/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,636/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)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
5
High schools
7
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
471
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
22.1 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
118
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
45
Nearest airport
Hartman Farms Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH INC., ASCENSION ST VINCENT KOKOMO, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+104 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
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
30,509
Average weekly wage
$1,263
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
106

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

How it compares

KokomoState medianUS median
Typical home value$185,032$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$186,875$238,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,085/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Kokomo, IN?
$185,032.
What is the median sale price in Kokomo, IN?
$186,875.
How long do homes take to sell in Kokomo, IN?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Kokomo, IN?
Typical rent: $1,085/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kokomo, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather.
Is Kokomo, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 471 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
23 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kokomo, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kokomo, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kokomo, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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