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Elkhart, Indiana: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Elkhart was 9.3 per 1,000 residents in 2024, about 2.9 times the statewide rate (3.3). The median household income is $51,028 and the median home value is $139,500. About 53,733 people live in Elkhart.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Elkhart?
Elkhart police recorded 498 violent crimes in 2024, or 9.3 for every 1,000 residents. That is about 2.9 times the Indiana rate (3.3), and about 2.6 times the national rate (3.6). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 1,411 offenses (26.4 per 1,000; Indiana: 13.9). Compared with 2021, when 703 were reported, the count is down 29%.
| Offense (2024) | Elkhart count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 498 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 46 | 0.86 | 0.35 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 39 | 0.73 | 0.35 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 412 | 7.7 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,411 | 26.4 | 13.9 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 322 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 935 | 17.5 | 10.0 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 154 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Elkhart changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 703 | 1,730 | 9 |
| 2022 | 603 | 1,616 | 7 |
| 2023 | 644 | 1,707 | 5 |
| 2024 | 498 | 1,411 | 1 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
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. City figures are the Elkhart Police Department's own reports.
How does Elkhart compare with Indiana?
Households in Elkhart have a median income of $51,028 (Indiana: $71,957). The median owner-occupied home is worth $139,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $998 a month. About 53,733 people live on 28 square miles of land, roughly 1,911 per square mile. The city lies in Elkhart County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Elkhart | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,733 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $51,028 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,500 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $998 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.2% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.0 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Elkhart?
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Elkhart: Himco Dump, Main Street Well Field, Lusher Street Ground Water Contamination and Lane Street Ground Water Contamination. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Elkhart. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. The tallest is 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.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Elkhart County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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.
Is there road construction in Elkhart?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Elkhart city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Elkhart?
Inside the city limits there are 17 public schools (2024-25) and 5 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Elkhart
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Elkhart city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Broyln Auctions (Elkhart), Runnings (2 in Elkhart) and Worldwide Jewelry & Pawn (Elkhart).
Liquor stores
5 liquor stores are on the map inside the Elkhart city limits: Branded Barrel (Elkhart), Chalet Party Shoppe, Chalet Party Shoppe (Elkhart), Continental Liquor Store (Elkhart) and Siciliano's Restaurant & Liquor Store (Elkhart). 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 inside the Elkhart city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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?
In 2024, Elkhart had 9.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (498 reported), about 2.9 times the Indiana rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 26.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Elkhart?
$51,028 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in Elkhart?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $139,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Elkhart?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Elkhart County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Mishawaka, IN (11 mi) · South Bend, IN (16 mi) · Kalamazoo, MI (45 mi) · Battle Creek, MI (56 mi) · Fort Wayne, IN (60 mi) · Gary, IN (72 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: Elkhart County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Elkhart city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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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