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Kimmell, Indiana

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Population in 2010: 422.
Males: 159  (37.7%)
Females: 263  (62.3%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46760, 46767.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,880
Kimmell:

$69,880
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,318

Kimmell CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $191,081
Kimmell:

$191,081
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,277; detached houses: $114,735; mobile homes: $10,866

Median gross rent in 2022: $844.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kimmell: 87.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.7%
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Ancestries: German (78.8%), American (10.6%), English (10.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 920 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Elkhart, IN (29.5 miles , pop. 51,874).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (31.0 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (114.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cromwell, IN (1.8 miles ),
Ligonier, IN (2.3 miles ),
Albion, IN (2.6 miles ),
North Webster, IN (3.0 miles ),
Topeka, IN (3.2 miles ),
Syracuse, IN (3.3 miles ),
Rome City, IN (3.4 miles ),
Millersburg, IN (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 85.55 W

Area code: 260

Distribution of median household income in Kimmell, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kimmell, IN in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Indiana:

2.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 98.4. This is worse than average.

City:

98.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 3.82. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.82
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.373. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.373
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Kimmell-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Kimmell place center killed 18 people and injured 285 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 17.4 miles away from the place center killed 5 people and injured 41 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kimmell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 238.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 85.5 miles away from Kimmell center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 216.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 236.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 238.4 miles away from Kimmell center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 58.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Noble County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Kimmell:

  • HERITAGE MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LIGONIER, IN)
  • OAK LEAF VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LIGONIER, IN)
  • AVALON VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LIGONIER, IN)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SYRACUSE, IN)
  • DSI - KENDALLVILLE RENAL CARE CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; KENDALLVILLE, IN)
  • PARKVIEW NOBLE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; KENDALLVILLE, IN)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT KENDALLVILLE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; KENDALLVILLE, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kimmell:

  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 29 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (about 30 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 10,126)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 32 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 40 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)
  • University of Notre Dame (about 42 miles; Notre Dame, IN; FT enrollment: 12,214)
  • Andrews University (about 58 miles; Berrien Springs, MI; FT enrollment: 3,103)
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College (about 58 miles; Kalamazoo, MI; FT enrollment: 7,369)

Points of interest:

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Noble County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kimmell:

Marital status in Kimmell, IN
  • Never married: 40.1%
  • Now married: 47.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Kimmell:

  • High school or higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kimmell, IN (based on Noble County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,77745
Mainline Protestant3,47323
Catholic2,9016
Other6814
None33,704-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Noble County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Noble County:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Noble County:

0.42 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Noble County:

3.58 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.3%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.7%
Indiana:

14.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Kimmell:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMSH-FM (99 AM; 1 kW; STURGIS, MI; Owner: LAKE CITIES BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFRN (1270 AM; 5 kW; ELKHART, IN)
  • WKAM (1460 AM; 2 kW; GOSHEN, IN; Owner: FULMER COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WHLY (1580 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: TIMES COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDND (1620 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSBT (960 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kimmell:

  • WLEG (102.7 FM; LIGONIER, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WAWC (103.5 FM; SYRACUSE, IN; Owner: WILLIAM ANDREW DIXON)
  • WBTU (93.3 FM; KENDALLVILLE, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WTHD (105.5 FM; LAGRANGE, IN; Owner: LAKE CITIES BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMEE (97.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLAB (88.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA DISTTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MO SYNOD, INC.)
  • WBCL (90.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAJI (95.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WNSN (101.5 FM; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WBYT (100.7 FM; ELKHART, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WBNI-FM (89.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NE IN., INC.)
  • WNDV-FM (92.9 FM; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WZOW (97.7 FM; GOSHEN, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WNHT (96.3 FM; CHURUBUSCO, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFWI (92.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSHI (106.3 FM; COLUMBIA CITY, IN; Owner: JAMMIN' BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHPZ (96.9 FM; BREMEN, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLRX (95.7 FM; NAPPANEE, IN; Owner: TALKING STICK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFRN-FM (104.7 FM; ELKHART, IN; Owner: PROGRESSIVE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WQKO (91.9 FM; HOWE, IN; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Kimmell:

  • WFFT-TV (Channel 55; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: QUOROM OF FT. WAYNE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WANE-TV (Channel 15; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPTA (Channel 21; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: WPTA-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMWB-LP (Channel 25; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WMWB-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFWA (Channel 39; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHME-TV (Channel 46; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNIT (Channel 34; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WISE-TV (Channel 33; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: NVG-FORT WAYNE II, LLC)
  • WSJV (Channel 28; ELKHART, IN; Owner: WSJV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNDU-TV (Channel 16; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA TELECASTING CORP.)
  • WSBT-TV (Channel 22; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • W66BD (Channel 53; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TELEVISION)
  • WBND-LP (Channel 57; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WBND-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W45AG (Channel 45; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TRAN STAR, INC.)

Kimmell fatal accident list:

Nov 29, 2008 01:38 AM, Us-33, Cr-200, Lat: 41.381160, Lon: -85.539940, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 8, 1981 03:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.9mTotal length
  • 11,845Total average daily traffic
  • 948Total average daily truck traffic
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Kimmell)

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 14 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Kimmell, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (38.0%), and Outside Fires (37.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kimmell, IN
    • 4638.0%Structure Fires
    • 4537.2%Outside Fires
    • 1915.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 119.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kimmell, IN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kimmell, IN
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kimmell, IN
  • 56.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.0%Electricity
  • 8.3%Utility gas


Kimmell compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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  • Joesph J. Scheiber (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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