Ladoga is a small town of 1,149 in Indiana, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ladoga stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ladoga is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ladoga 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: 91.4
Ladoga's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ladoga costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ladoga, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$831
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ladoga's violent crime rate is 135.6 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.6 /100k
Property Crime
602.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ladoga is served primarily by South Montgomery Com Sch Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ladoga, IN
National Avg
School District
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ladoga sees average highs of 33.0°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.7 inches of snow per year.
Ladoga's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ladoga roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,900 and median rent is $831/month.
Ladoga's violent crime rate is 135.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 602.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ladoga are operated by South Montgomery Com Sch Corp.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ladoga, IN has a population of 1,149, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Ladoga averages 33.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 21.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ladoga, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47954.
The population of Ladoga, Indiana is 1,149 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ladoga: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $101,900, median household income $63,750, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ladoga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
