The Town FilesMarengo, Indiana
Town in Crawford County · population 829 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,300
- Household income
- $43,654
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 35.2
Marengo is a town of 829 people in Crawford County, Indiana. The median home is worth $96,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 86% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Indiana towns.
How Marengo ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marengo is worth $96,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $43,654, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 54.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marengo | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $680 | $888 |
| Median household income | $43,654 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 54.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Marengo
| People | Marengo | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Marengo
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marengo since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 2, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 27, 1981.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 1,899 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,299 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Marengo itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Marengo
3 public schools with 713 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County High School | 9-12 | 379 | 12.6 |
| Crawford County Middle School | 6-8 | 277 | 12.6 |
| Crawford County Virtual Academy | 6-12 | 57 | 57.0 |
Towns near Marengo
- Milltown, IN4.2 mi · 790 people · home $118,800
- English, IN6.6 mi · 685 people · home $94,700
- Palmyra, IN12.9 mi · 898 people · home $163,800
- New Salisbury, IN13.7 mi · 550 people · home $179,200
- Paoli, IN14.6 mi · 3,666 people · home $150,700
- Corydon, IN16.1 mi · 3,153 people · home $144,600
- French Lick, IN19.2 mi · 1,722 people · home $85,100
- Greenville, IN19.5 mi · 1,365 people · home $318,900
Marengo questions
Is Marengo, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marengo scores better for retirees than 66% of Indiana towns and quieter than 86%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Marengo?
The median owner-occupied home in Marengo is valued at $96,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,654, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in Marengo?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 13.1 inches of snow.
Does Marengo get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marengo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)