City safety & data profile

KokomoIN

Kokomo, IN is a 58K-resident city in Howard County with a median household income of $55,360.

Howard County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kokomo, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kokomo has a population larger than 83% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $137,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

58K
Population
Top 17%
By size
$55,360
Median income
$137,400
Median home
17.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Kokomo

Kokomo posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Kokomo area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Kokomo

Where Kokomo income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,360 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kokomo, IN beyond the headline numbers

Kokomo sits inside Howard County, Indiana, at roughly 40.49°N, -86.13°W. Population 57,995, $55,360 median household income. Median home value $137,400, median rent $939. Poverty rate 17.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kokomo's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.9%, then short sleep duration at 37.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Kokomo, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kokomo from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
57,995
Kokomo
Median Income
$55,360
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$137,400
-40% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Howard County) - Kokomo's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
84K+1%
Median Income
$64,027+47%
Median Home Value
$165,000+68%
Poverty Rate
13.4%-20%
Unemployment
5.8%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kokomo, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$939/mo
Poverty Rate
17.1% +20% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%
Work From Home 5.5%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 80.7%
African American 10%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.9%
Short Sleep Duration
37.9%
Obesity
37.8%
Physical Inactivity
30%
Current Smoking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Diabetes
15.2%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Current Asthma
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.2%
Annual Checkup 79.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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2
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH INC.
KOKOMO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ASCENSION ST VINCENT KOKOMO
KOKOMO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kokomo, IN? ▼
Kokomo, IN has a population of 57,995 people, located in Howard County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Kokomo? ▼
The median household income in Kokomo, IN is $55,360 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
What is the median home value in Kokomo? ▼
The median home value in Kokomo, IN is $137,400. Median rent is $939/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kokomo? ▼
The top health indicators in Kokomo include High Blood Pressure (40.9%), Short Sleep Duration (37.9%), Obesity (37.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kokomo? ▼
Kokomo has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kokomo? ▼
The median age in Kokomo, IN is 39.4 years. 18.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kokomo, IN is located in Howard County, Indiana. With a population of 58K and a $55,360 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kokomo area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Kokomo's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kokomo area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Kokomo against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Howard County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.