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Lapel, IN

Lapel, IN.

Population: 2,919 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lapel, IN is $235,228 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 19 days on market. 3 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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$235,228

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,228
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+112.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$235,228
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
$270,000
Median list price
$277,950
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-6.7%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,011/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,331/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,743/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,749/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
Schools include
Lapel Elementary School, Lapel Sr High School, Lapel 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, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Contamination (9.4 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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
20.2 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,615
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,809

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
Pat Robinson Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
41
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH INC., ASCENSION ST VINCENT KOKOMO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
+588 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,240
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,036
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
186

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

How it compares

LapelState medianUS median
Typical home value$235,228$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$270,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,240$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 Lapel, IN?
$235,228.
What is the median sale price in Lapel, IN?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lapel, IN?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Lapel, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,331/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lapel, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Lapel, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lapel, IN. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lapel, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lapel, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lapel, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lapel, IN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lapel, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lapel, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lapel, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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