Best Places to Live in Starke County, Indiana

Starke County lies in northern Indiana just outside Lake Michigan with roughly 23 thousand inhabitants according to 2019 census estimates . Knox is Starke’s county seat home not only to numerous museums showcasing regional history , but also outdoor activities such as fishing at Bass Lake , golf courses & nearby forests fit for camping or simply marveling at natural beauty.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Starke County is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Starke County jobs have decreased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Starke County's cost of living is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Starke County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Starke County, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Starke county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 72.4% to 25.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Starke County's population is 23,275 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Starke County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.9%.

SCHOOLS

Starke County public schools spend $11,093 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in Starke County. More Education

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Housing Market in starke

It's a good time to buy in Starke. Home Appreciation is up 10.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Starke is .

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