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Kokomo, Indiana

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

  • Elwood Haynes Museum
  • Automotive Heritage Museum
  • Howard County Historical Museum
  • American Legion Golf Course
  • Kokomo Country Club
  • Foster Park

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.

High Points

Kokomo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyKokomo Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Kokomo Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Kokomo Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Kokomo Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Kokomo Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Kokomo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Kokomo, IN

Comparing Kokomo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men69
Racial Diversity410
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime22

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