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Swayzee, IN

Swayzee, IN.

Population: 1,617 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Swayzee, IN is $203,854 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $146,500 after a median 23 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,854

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$203,854
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+25.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+94.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$203,854
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
$146,500
Median list price
$119,900
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-30.2%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$748/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$804/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,488/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
Schools include
Swayzee Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marion (Bragg) Dump (10.2 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
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
25.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,235
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,945

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Converse Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH INC., ASCENSION ST VINCENT KOKOMO, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
59.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,050
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,873
Average weekly wage
$992
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

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

How it compares

SwayzeeState medianUS median
Typical home value$203,854$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$146,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,050$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 Swayzee, IN?
$203,854.
What is the median sale price in Swayzee, IN?
$146,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Swayzee, IN?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Swayzee, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Swayzee, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Swayzee, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Swayzee, 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 Swayzee, 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 Swayzee, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Swayzee, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Swayzee, IN?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Swayzee, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Swayzee, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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