Mentone is a small town of 867 in Indiana, with a median household income of $62,396
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mentone 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 Mentone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mentone 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: 90.4
Mentone's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mentone costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mentone, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,396
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mentone's violent crime rate is 206.4 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
206.4 /100k
Property Crime
865.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mentone is served primarily by Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mentone, IN
National Avg
School District
Tippecanoe Valley School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mentone sees average highs of 33.0°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Mentone's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mentone roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,800 and median rent is $750/month.
Mentone's violent crime rate is 206.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mentone are operated by Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mentone, IN has a population of 867, a median household income of $62,396, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Mentone averages 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mentone, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46539.
The population of Mentone, Indiana is 867 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mentone: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $96,800, median household income $62,396, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mentone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
