MexicoIN
This town of 906 people was settled in 1837.
Is Mexico a good place to live?
Mexico’s average commute is 17 minutes, against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Mexico has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
906 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mexico: who provides what
Mexico is unincorporated, so Miami County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Mexico.
Fewer children than Indiana overall
Four-year graduates: nearly a quarter of adults 25 and older here, 30% across Indiana. Children under 18 are 8% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (37% statewide). Mexico’s median age is 46.5 years.
| Mexico | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 22% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 31% and 53% women
The Census survey reached too few of Mexico’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.9 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Mexico | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.3% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.2% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.2% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.6% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 52.9% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.9% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
A home in Mexico is worth about $160K, on Zillow’s estimate
Values rose 8.5% in the 12 months to September 2026. 85% of Mexico households are owner-occupiers.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Mexico than in most of Indiana or the rest of the country
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Mexico rose by 39, to 88. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line locally. The top destinations are Peru (19%), Kokomo (9%) and Logansport (6%). In Mexico, the typical household income is $88,000.
| Mexico | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Mexico’s year
The seasons in Mexico: chilly winters, warm summers. Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 18°; snowfall runs to about 21 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Mexico is
The share of adults in Mexico who have obesity: 43%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Mexico beats Indiana on 1 and trails on 1. Two figures for adults locally: 17% smoke cigarettes, 39% have high blood pressure.
| Mexico | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| What stands out | Mexico | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Mexico has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Mexico once, in 2004. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 55% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Mexico break down as 58% from inland flooding and 11% from tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Mexico
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mexico; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Mexico residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
99% of working residents leave Mexico for work
Where Mexico’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mexico
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Mexico is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 915 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 5.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 702 ft
- ZIP code
- 46958
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Mexico
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mexico, IN a good place to live?
Mexico has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.