What are the schools like in Chalmers, IN?

Chalmers is served primarily by Frontier School Corporation. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Chalmers?

The median household income in Chalmers, IN is $68,889 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Chalmers, IN?

Chalmers has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.3 inches.

Chalmers, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chalmers, IN affordable or expensive?

Chalmers's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chalmers is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,200 and the median rent is $800 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chalmers, IN?

Crime rate data for Chalmers is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Chalmers, IN a Good Place to Live?

Chalmers is a small town of 475 in Indiana, with a median household income of $68,889 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Chalmers stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chalmers is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chalmers city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.8

Chalmers's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chalmers costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chalmers, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$800	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,889	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Chalmers is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Chalmers is served primarily by Frontier School Corporation. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chalmers, IN	National Avg
School District	Frontier School Corporation	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chalmers sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 20.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chalmers, IN
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	20.3"

Demographics

Metric	Chalmers, IN	National Avg
Population	475	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brookston, IN 4 mi Reynolds, IN 6 mi Yeoman, IN 8 mi Monticello, IN 8 mi Norway, IN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Chalmers

Chalmers, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47929

Chalmers vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chalmers, IN affordable or expensive?

Chalmers's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chalmers roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,200 and median rent is $800/month.

What is the crime rate in Chalmers, IN?

Crime data for Chalmers is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Chalmers?

Public schools in Chalmers are operated by Frontier School Corporation. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chalmers, IN a good place to live?

Chalmers, IN has a population of 475, a median household income of $68,889, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chalmers?

Chalmers averages 31.2°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 20.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chalmers?

Chalmers, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47929.

What is the population of Chalmers?

The population of Chalmers, Indiana is 475 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chalmers?

Key numbers for living in Chalmers: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $116,200, median household income $68,889, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chalmers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.