Elkhart, Indiana

Population 51,421

Elkhart is located in Elkhart County, IN. The population is 51,421, making Elkhart the largest city in Elkhart County.

There are 31 public schools in Elkhart with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Elkhart is low , and there are 308 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Elkhart is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Elkhart property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Elkhart include Osolo Township, Concord Township and Cleveland Township.

Elkhart Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 25.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.1%

Crime Rate

63.48% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 118
  • Violent Crimes: 118
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 59
  • Property Crime: 826
  • Larceny Theft: 649

Registered Offenders

80.61% Higher than national avg.
  • 308 offenders in Elkhart
  • 59.90 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

641 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 67
  • Registered Polluters: 129
  • Superfunds: 49
  • Tanks & Spills: 396

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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31 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 31 K-12 public schools in Elkhart, IN and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Elkhart's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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308 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Elkhart, IN issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Elkhart, IN issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $592
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $852
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,090
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,155

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Environmental Hazards

641 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Elkhart, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Elkhart, IN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Elkhart, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.68°
  • February 27.33°
  • March 39.65°
  • April 50.07°
  • May 61.25°
  • June 70.11°
  • July 73.53°
  • August 70.26°
  • September 63.03°
  • October 52.5°
  • November 41.17°
  • December 29.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Elkhart, IN

Earthquakes
Elkhart, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Elkhart, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Elkhart, IN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Elkhart, IN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Elkhart, IN: $35,555

Unemployment

Unemployment in Elkhart is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 64.21%
White Collar - 35.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Jackie Walorski

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

59 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

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