What are the schools like in Holton, IN?

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

What is the median household income in Holton?

The median household income in Holton, IN is $65,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Holton, IN?

Holton has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Holton, IN affordable or expensive?

Holton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holton is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,000 and the median rent is $974 per month.

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

Holton has a violent crime rate of 3.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 81.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holton, IN a Good Place to Live?

Holton is a small town of 652 in Indiana, with a median household income of $65,714 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Holton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holton 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: 91.6

Holton's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holton, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$974	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holton's violent crime rate is 3.5 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

3.5 /100k

Property Crime

81.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Holton, 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	3.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holton sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 17.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holton, IN
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	17.2"

Demographics

Metric	Holton, IN	National Avg
Population	652	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Marion, IN 5 mi Osgood, IN 6 mi Versailles, IN 7 mi Butlerville, IN 7 mi Napoleon, IN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Holton

Holton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47023

Holton vs Other Cities

Holton, IN vs New Marion, IN Holton, IN vs Osgood, IN Holton, IN vs Versailles, IN Holton, IN vs Butlerville, IN Holton, IN vs Napoleon, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holton, IN affordable or expensive?

Holton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,000 and median rent is $974/month.

What is the crime rate in Holton, IN?

Holton's violent crime rate is 3.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 81.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holton?

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

Is Holton, IN a good place to live?

Holton, IN has a population of 652, a median household income of $65,714, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Holton?

Holton averages 39.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 17.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holton?

Holton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47023.

What is the population of Holton?

The population of Holton, Indiana is 652 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holton?

Key numbers for living in Holton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $82,000, median household income $65,714, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.