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Starke County
  • County in Indiana
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Starke County

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    C
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      C+
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C
    Starke County is located in Indiana with a population of 23,275. In Starke County, most residents own their homes. In Starke County there are a lot of bars. Many families live in Starke County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Starke County are above average.
    Population
    23,275
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $118,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $684
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      111.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      279.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      5,111.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      83.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      45%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Starke County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,802
    National
    $69,021
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