Muncie

Muncie, Indiana Overview

Muncie scores 43.5/100 overall (D), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Indiana — below the state composite of 50.7. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 84/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 4/100.

Income & Employment in Muncie

Muncie’s median income of $43,507 is 34% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 5%.

Safety in Muncie

Muncie’s violent crime rate of 444.2 per 100,000 runs above the Indiana average of 361. The property crime rate is 2857.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Muncie

With a cost of living index of 88.8, Muncie is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $92,000. Median monthly rent is $867. Renters spend 23.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Muncie

The adult obesity rate in Muncie is 38.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.9%. Residents report an average of 23.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Indiana ranks #40 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Muncie

Muncie’s high school graduation rate of 93.1% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,294. The city has 18 public schools serving 8,997 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Muncie

The annual average temperature in Muncie is 53.9°F. Summers average 71.4°F. Winters average 37.7°F. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. The average commute of 16.6 minutes is notably short.

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