What are the schools like in Earl Park, IN?

School district data for Earl Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Earl Park?

The median household income in Earl Park, IN is $62,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Earl Park, IN?

Earl Park has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Earl Park, IN affordable or expensive?

Earl Park's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Earl Park is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,300 and the median rent is $730 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Earl Park, IN?

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

Is Earl Park, IN a Good Place to Live?

Earl Park is a small town of 317 in Indiana, with a median household income of $62,750 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Earl Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Earl Park 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: 91.5

Earl Park's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Earl Park costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Earl Park, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$730	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Earl Park, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Earl Park sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 17.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Earl Park, IN
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	17.1"

Demographics

Metric	Earl Park, IN	National Avg
Population	317	—
Median Age	50.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Earl Park

Earl Park, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47942

Earl Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earl Park, IN affordable or expensive?

Earl Park's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Earl Park roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,300 and median rent is $730/month.

What is the crime rate in Earl Park, IN?

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

What are the schools like in Earl Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Earl Park, IN a good place to live?

Earl Park, IN has a population of 317, a median household income of $62,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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 Earl Park?

Earl Park averages 33.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 17.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Earl Park?

Earl Park, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47942.

What is the population of Earl Park?

The population of Earl Park, Indiana is 317 with a median age of 50.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Earl Park?

Key numbers for living in Earl Park: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $88,300, median household income $62,750. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Earl Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.