Leatherwood Station Covered Bridge, Spanning Leatherwood Creek (moved to Billie Creek Village)
Montezuma’s story
202 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper.
- 1824Montezuma is laid out
MontezumaIN
A town of 929, laid out in 1824.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
929
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$130K
+4% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
74
A commuter town
Is Montezuma a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Montezuma. Montezuma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Montezuma stand out
Where Montezuma beats most towns.
Small town
929 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 Montezuma: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Montezuma, and how to reach them.
PowerTown of MontezumaEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMontezuma Municipal Utility16 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Montezuma’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 hereParke County ClerkParke County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4786247862 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 Montezuma.
Housing
Homes in Montezuma are worth about $130K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Montezuma home is worth about $130,000, up 4% in a year, 50% below the Indiana typical home. 80% of households own their home in Montezuma, against 76% in Indiana’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$130KZillow home value
| Montezuma | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $959 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Montezuma$130K
Indiana$257K
+4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Montezuma stands out in Indiana and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.8% of working residents work locally in Montezuma, below both Indiana’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (8%). 20% of Montezuma residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Terre Haute (21%), Indianapolis (8%) and Wabash Township (6%).
1%work in town
| Montezuma | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Montezuma1%
Terre Haute21%
Indianapolis8%
Wabash Township6%
Rockville5%
22 mi
median commute distance
74
jobs based in Montezuma
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Montezuma, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Montezuma has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 20° and about 13 inches of snow falls in a winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Montezuma, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1991, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Montezuma.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 1991
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A larger share of adults in Montezuma smoke cigarettes than in the typical Indiana or U.S. town
22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Montezuma. Montezuma beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 15% of adults binge drink in Montezuma.
| Montezuma | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better18 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Montezuma | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 8.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 22.1% | 15.7% |
Union Hospital Clinton
9.6 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 Montezuma
17pages on Montezuma
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Montezuma; the nearest are
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Mary of the Woods20.2 mi$35,270 tuitionIndiana State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Terre Haute22.3 mi$10,258 in-state tuitionDanville Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Danville, IL26 mi$4,440 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Montezuma residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Montezuma for work
Where Montezuma’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
74jobs based in Montezuma
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Montezuma
Town in Indiana, United States
Montezuma is a town in Reserve Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Montezuma had a population of 921. It is located approximately 66 miles west of the state capital Indianapolis.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 509 ft
- ZIP code
- 47862
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Montezuma
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Montezuma, IN a good place to live?
Montezuma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Montezuma, IN known for?
Montezuma was laid out in 1824. 2 notable people were born here, including Gordon Allport and George Davis Herron.