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Living in Indiana

In Indiana, unemployment is 9.6% (2024).

The city had 6 schools in 2026. Indiana (officially Indiana borough), a city in the United States, had a population of 14,212 in July 2026. In July 2026, 61.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 123 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0724 sources

Population14,294people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,334EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent784.4EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate9.59%country median 4.6% — 110% aboveOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime855.5offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 46% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.12µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData

Higher unemployment than 93% of American cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 77% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 74% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Indiana?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$849 per month, while the median home value was US$135,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 44.7%, and the vacancy rate was 21.9% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Indiana recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet23Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan24Official · national market
Median gross rent$849/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)21.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,095 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)861.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent784.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official
Recorded property crimes111 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Indiana a good place to live?

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 36–54%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 553 of 14,294 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$40,857 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Indiana is 9.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income40,857 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet5.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet2.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary1,334 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)1Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,443 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate9.59 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official

What does a salary buy in Indiana?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Indiana median gross pay: €1,334 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€0of €0 take-home
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  • Internet
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Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.outside the model's range
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €861
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish—
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Indiana Salary needed to live in Indiana

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Indiana. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Indiana. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents53.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents123 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,097 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents133.8 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release14Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Indiana when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesIndiana highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Indiana highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Indiana855
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents855.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents678.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes6 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Average commute time15.91 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work18.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Distance to the nearest major airport43 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)JST3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Indiana. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Indiana.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Indiana is 6.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData22Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.11 · Feb 4 · Mar 9.33 · Apr 16.5 · May 21.94 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 28.06 · Aug 27.28 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 10.56 · Dec 4.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00364214 (INDIANA 3 SE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8 · Feb -7.56 · Mar -3.67 · Apr 1.61 · May 7.78 · Jun 12.44 · Jul 14.89 · Aug 14.28 · Sep 10.67 · Oct 4.61 · Nov -1.11 · Dec -4.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00364214 (INDIANA 3 SE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.94 · Feb -1.78 · Mar 2.83 · Apr 9.06 · May 14.83 · Jun 19.17 · Jul 21.5 · Aug 20.78 · Sep 17.22 · Oct 11.06 · Nov 4.72 · Dec 0.167 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 92.46 · Feb 74.93 · Mar 98.55 · Apr 102.4 · May 109.7 · Jun 122.2 · Jul 130.3 · Aug 108.2 · Sep 106.2 · Oct 89.41 · Nov 88.9 · Dec 92.46 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00364214 (INDIANA 3 SE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading20.1 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)22Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean6.06 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)22Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,143 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Springfield ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.1 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±2.2 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±2.3 °C, Traunreut (Germany) ±2.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area4.56 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)20Official
Foreign-resident share3.89 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents553 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Transit service area population537,169 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density3,137 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)21Official
Population14,294 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics14,363 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value135,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes44.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate60.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad3.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage77.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance7.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher48.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available91.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022161,533 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202219 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,617 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home15.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans85.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Indiana

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

North Bethesda as an Indiana alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 248 km, better on 3 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 34.1% North Bethesda vs 3.9% Indiana+777%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% North Bethesda vs 9.6% Indiana−62%
  • Median gross pay, city: €6,119 North Bethesda vs €1,334 Indianano percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,458 (2025) North Bethesda vs 855 (2024) Indianano percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.9 µg/m³ North Bethesda vs 6.1 µg/m³ Indiana−4%
Full comparisonMore about North Bethesda

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Indiana, nearest in population first.

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Salem Lakes14,302 residentsHomosassa Springs14,283 residentsOrange14,280 residentsEast Milton14,309 residentsPlover14,274 residentsManorville14,317 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Indiana?

The median gross salary is 3,443 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Indiana?

The unemployment rate is 9.59 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Indiana?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.12 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How safe is Indiana?

Police recorded 855.5 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Indiana?

The published population is 14,294 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Indiana?

553 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Indiana a good place to live?

Indiana may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  8. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  12. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  13. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  14. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15

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