Starke County
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Starke County, Indiana is a rural destination known for its friendly communities, historic sites, and natural beauty. With a population just over 23,000, it offers an authentic Midwestern experience with family-focused living, local festivals, and a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
23,371
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.28°, -86.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-27.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
983 mm
Internet Speed
327 Mbps
Upload
271 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLY
Distance
30 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. 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 73/100.