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Introduction to Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard county, is 35 miles NW of Anderson, Indiana and 49 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 46,113 people lived in Kokomo.
Kokomo History
A trading post for European-Americans and Native Americans was set up in this area in the early 19th century. The first trading post was established by David Foster in Howard County. Foster donated about 40 acres of land in 1844 to be used for the creation of a county seat in Kokomo. The City of Kokomo was incorporated in 1865. Kokomo has also been known as the “City of Firsts," because it has been home to many important inventions.
Kokomo and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Kokomo
The museums of the city provide interesting and informative experiences to visitors of Kokomo. The residents of Kokomo celebrate several festivals annually, some of which are the Haynes Apperson Festival, Oktoberfest, Rib Fest and Strawberry Festival.
Kokomo Transportation
Grissom Arb Airport has facilities for air transportation.
Kokomo Higher Education
The local institutions for higher education include Indiana University and Ivy Tech State College.
Kokomo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kokomo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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