Jay County
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Jay County, Indiana, is a peaceful rural destination known for its friendly communities, agricultural heritage, and picturesque small towns. Visitors will enjoy a slower pace of life, historical sites, local museums, and outdoor recreation scattered across the county's towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
20,478
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.44°, -85.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,485
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.1°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-26.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1018 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MIE
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.