The Town FilesMarkle, Indiana
Town in Huntington County · population 1,071 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $138,300
- Household income
- $56,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 43.2
Markle is a town of 1,071 people in Huntington County, Indiana. The median home is worth $138,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 87% of Indiana towns, quieter than 86% of Indiana towns.
How Markle 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 Markle is worth $138,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $56,000, which is more affordable than 52% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $765 a month. 67.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Markle | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $765 | $888 |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Markle
| People | Markle | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Markle
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Markle since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 16, 1968 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 30, 1990.
Severe weather in Huntington County since 1996
Huntington County has been included in 15 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 |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Huntington County
Huntington County had 13,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,294 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Markle itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Markle
- Zanesville, IN6.8 mi · 580 people · home $162,500
- Huntington, IN9.2 mi · 17,022 people · home $119,500
- Roanoke, IN9.5 mi · 1,762 people · home $185,200
- Ossian, IN9.6 mi · 3,266 people · home $201,500
- Bluffton, IN10.7 mi · 10,308 people · home $149,600
- Warren, IN10.7 mi · 1,182 people · home $110,900
- Andrews, IN13.8 mi · 1,048 people · home $90,500
- Van Buren, IN17.0 mi · 790 people · home $69,800
Markle questions
Is Markle, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Markle scores better for retirees than 87% of Indiana towns and quieter than 86%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Markle?
The median owner-occupied home in Markle is valued at $138,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,000, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $765 a month.
What is the weather like in Markle?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.9 inches of snow.
Does Markle get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Markle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 16, 1968. 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)