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Kokomo, IN

Founded 1855Howard CountyElev. 247 m
Population
59,375
Median home
$126,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About Kokomo

Kokomo is home to roughly 59,375 residents. Kokomo was founded in 1855 and sits in Howard County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $54,195. Homes carry a median value of $126,500, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,375
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$54,195
Per-capita income
$31,862
Poverty rate
15.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
19 min
Work from home
4.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Black10.5%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27.7%
Management, business, science & arts26.2%
Service21.2%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$126,500
Median gross rent
$917/mo
Owner-occupied
65%
Median year built
1966
Households
26,027
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kokomo has 20 public schools — 10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading28%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Excel Center - KokomoHighGrades 9–12charter
Kokomo Area Career CenterHighGrades 6–12
Kokomo High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Northwestern Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Taylor High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bon Air Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Central Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Maple Crest Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Northwestern Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Taylor Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Bon Air Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Boulevard Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Elwood Haynes Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Howard Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime41% above national
Kokomo543
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% below national
Kokomo1,651
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kokomo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kokomo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Howard County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kokomo is in Howard County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kokomo was founded in 1855 and sits in Howard County. Elevation ~247 m.

Map of Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
Where Kokomo is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kokomo City BuildingSeiberling MansionSmith, Henry W., HouseLearner BuildingHaynes, Elwood, HouseTate, George and Helen, HouseHoward Masonic TempleDouglass School
Notable people from Kokomo
Ryan WhiteStrother MartinNorman BridwellLeRoy SamseAhmed JohnsonElwood HillisElmer Ottis WootonWilbur Cortez AbbottGeorge DavisJames Ferguson
People searches in Kokomo
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Nearby cities
Marion (25 mi)Noblesville (30 mi)Westfield (30 mi)Carmel (34 mi)Zionsville (34 mi)Anderson (35 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kokomo, IN (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kokomo, Indiana.

Paul James Brown, 58
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
Paul J Brown, 58
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
AKA Paul James Brown, Paul Brown
Paul James Brown, 58
Kokomo · 46902
AKA Paul James Brown
Joshua Lee Clark, 44
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
Joseph Nmi Walker, 74
Kokomo · Howard County · 46902
Joseph Gonzales, 53
Kokomo · 46902
AKA Joe Gonzales, Xx Joe
Joseph A. Rodriguez, 57
Kokomo · Howard County · 46902
AKA Joseph A. Rodriguez, Joseph A Robiguez
Donald Wayne Johnson, 59
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
AKA Don Johnson, Donnie Johnson
Jason Michael Wright, 47
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
Kevin Sean Taylor, 55
Kokomo · Howard County · 46902
Christopher Talmadge Jackson, 45
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
AKA Stefan Urkel, Michael Fuller
William Rae Walker, 34
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
David Wesley Williams, 76
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
Michael Thomas Roberts, 68
Kokomo
AKA Michael Roberts
Michael Jason Green, 47
Kokomo · Howard County · 46901
AKA Mike Green

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kokomo — frequently asked

What is the population of Kokomo, Indiana?
Kokomo has a population of about 59,375, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kokomo?
The median home value in Kokomo is $126,500, and the median gross rent is $917/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kokomo safe? What is the crime rate?
Kokomo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 543 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kokomo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Howard County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Kokomo?
Kokomo has 20 public schools (10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kokomo?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near Kokomo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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