Marengo Academy site, 2013
Marengo’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 669 in 1890, 829 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
- 1852Marengo is settled
MarengoIN
A town of 818, settled in 1852.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
818
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$169K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
35.2
years
Jobs based here
148
A commuter town
Is Marengo a good place to live?
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Marengo, above both Indiana’s towns (10%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 594 Indiana towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Marengo. Marengo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
818 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Marengo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marengo, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCrawford County Water Company, Inc.No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Marengo’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCrawford County Circuit Court ClerkCrawford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4714047140 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marengo.
Natural hazards
Marengo stands out in Indiana and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is higher
At 82 of 100, Marengo’s FEMA risk score is where Indiana’s towns sit at 38 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Since 1979, 29 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Marengo.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
29
paid flood claims since 1979
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Marengo are worth about $169K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Marengo home is worth about $169,000, up 1.3% in a year, 34% below the Indiana typical home. 55% of Marengo households own their home.
$169KZillow home value
| Marengo | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 55% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $680 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Marengo$169K
Indiana$257K
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Marengo has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Marengo for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Marengo is 33 minutes. Jobs based in Marengo fell to 148 in 2023, 38 fewer than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Marengo | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $44,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Marengo2%
New Albany9%
Indianapolis7%
Harrison Township6%
Louisville6%
32 mi
median commute distance
148
jobs based in Marengo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Marengo
Marengo has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 23° and about 13 inches of snow falls in a winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–68°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Marengo is
Marengo beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Marengo.
| Marengo | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Marengo | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.4% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 21% | 15.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 8.1% |
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital
15.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Marengo
17pages on Marengo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marengo; the nearest are
Indiana University-SoutheastUniversity or college · Public · New Albany28.4 mi$8,424 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY33.1 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Marengo residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Marengo for work
Where Marengo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
148jobs based in Marengo
2%of working residents work in town
32 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Marengo
Town in Indiana, United States
Marengo is a town in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States. The population was 829 at the 2020 census. One of the tourist attractions and sources of revenue for the town is Marengo Cave, a U.S. National Landmark.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- ZIP code
- 47140
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Marengo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marengo, IN a good place to live?
Marengo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Marengo, IN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including William E. Jenner and Frank Whitman.