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What are the crime rate and median income in Elkhart County, Indiana?
FBI reports put Elkhart County at 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 30% higher than the rate for Indiana (3.1). Median household income is $68,561 and the unemployment rate was 3.8% in August 2026. About 207,132 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Elkhart County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 846 violent and 3,250 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 4.1 per 1,000 people, is 30% higher than the Indiana rate (3.1); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 15.7 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.1 across Indiana. Aggravated assaults make up 78% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 12 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Elkhart County | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 846 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 113 | 0.54 | 0.34 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 65 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 660 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,250 | 15.7 | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 585 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,268 | 10.9 | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 398 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (5 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Elkhart County?
Median household income is $68,561, close to the statewide figure ($71,957). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $210,400, and the median rent is $1,047 a month. 7.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,784 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 207,132 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,561 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,400 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,047 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.6% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% | 89.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 14.2% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Elkhart County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Elkhart County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
7 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Elkhart County: Conrail Rail Yard (Elkhart), Himco Dump, Main Street Well Field, Lusher Street Ground Water Contamination, Lane Street Ground Water Contamination, North 5Th Street Groundwater Contamination, plus 1 more. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Elkhart County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Goshen Pond Dam (48 ft) and Elkhart (25 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
100 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,403,825 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Elkhart County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 16 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 32 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (8 active that day). Where crews are working: US 6, I-80 Toll and IN 15. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Elkhart County?
Federal school lists show 58 public and 35 private schools in the county. 13 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 32 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Elkhart County
Gun shops
15 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Elkhart County, plus 28 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bright Star Real Estate Services (Middlebury), Broyln Auctions (Elkhart), Jr Firearms (Nappanee), Jr Firearms LLC (Nappanee), Northside Sportsman's Haven LLC (Elkhart), Rain Drain Seamless Guttering INC (Goshen), Runnings (2 in Elkhart), Rupel Toy Trains (Elkhart) and 6 more.
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map in Elkhart County: 33 Beverage Stop (Goshen), 3rd Horse Craft Beverage Supply (Elkhart), Branded Barrel (Elkhart), Chalet Party Shoppe (5 locations), Chalet Party Shoppe (Elkhart), Continental Liquor Store (Elkhart), Handy spot liquor (Bristol), Mega Liquor & Smoke and 3 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Elkhart County on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County averaged 846 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 30% higher than the Indiana rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 15.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Elkhart County?
$68,561 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,957 for Indiana and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Elkhart County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,784 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Elkhart County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Elkhart County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Elkhart County?
7 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Elkhart County: Conrail Rail Yard (Elkhart), Himco Dump, Main Street Well Field, Lusher Street Ground Water Contamination, Lane Street Ground Water Contamination, North 5Th Street Groundwater Contamination, plus 1 more.
Is there road construction in Elkhart County right now?
Elkhart County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (8 active that day). Where crews are working: US 6, I-80 Toll and IN 15. 2 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Elkhart County?
13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Elkhart County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County, MI | 51,520 | 2.4 | $70,443 |
| Kosciusko County | 80,442 | 2.0 | $75,317 |
| LaGrange County | 40,805 | 0.25 | $84,487 |
| Marshall County | 46,284 | 0.88 | $71,808 |
| Noble County | 47,495 | 0.93 | $71,723 |
| St. Joseph County | 273,040 | 4.9 | $66,868 |
| St. Joseph County, MI | 60,969 | 3.2 | $66,425 |
Cities in Elkhart County with their own page: Elkhart.
More: Indiana statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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