Signals
Kokomo
Augusta-Waterville
Growth
55 · Top 42%
vs67 · Top 24%
Climate
61 · Bottom 29%
vs57 · Bottom 18%
Physical resilience
89 · Top 5%
vs77 · Top 19%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs95 · Top 49%
Access
69 · Bottom 37%
vs63 · Bottom 26%
Economic stability
49 · Bottom 49%
vs53 · Top 47%
Measured values
| Metric | Kokomo | Augusta-Waterville | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,752 | 126,808 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $64,027 | $69,077 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $35,963 | $38,597 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 286/sq mi | 146/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $165,000 | $238,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $937 | $992 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 73.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 31.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% | 11.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 234 | 517 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 2.8 | 4.1 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 78.6% | 7.0% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 84°F | 80°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 17°F | 12°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.4" | 41.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 54 mi | 53 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 26.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 40.7 | 43.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Kokomo
Elevated or high exposure: tornado, earthquake.
Augusta-Waterville
Elevated or high exposure: ice storm, hurricane.
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Full profiles: Kokomo, IN Metro Area · Augusta-Waterville, ME Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology