The Town FilesNorth Judson, Indiana
Town in Starke County · population 1,857 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,500
- Household income
- $55,086
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.3
North Judson is a town of 1,857 people in Starke County, Indiana. The median home is worth $134,500, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Indiana towns, quieter than 73% of Indiana towns.
How North Judson 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 North Judson is worth $134,500, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $55,086, which is more affordable than 58% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $769 a month. 65.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Judson | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $769 | $888 |
| Median household income | $55,086 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.4% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in North Judson
| People | North Judson | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in North Judson
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.0 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Judson since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 1976 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Starke County since 1996
Starke County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Starke County
Starke County had 4,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,150 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in North Judson itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in North Judson
2 public schools with 894 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Judson-San Pierre Elem Sch | K-6 | 455 | 13.8 |
| N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch | 7-12 | 439 | 11.6 |
Towns near North Judson
- La Crosse, IN9.1 mi · 555 people · home $140,700
- Bass Lake, IN9.4 mi · 1,384 people · home $324,600
- Knox, IN9.6 mi · 3,662 people · home $140,300
- Medaryville, IN11.1 mi · 559 people · home $78,500
- Winamac, IN14.4 mi · 2,318 people · home $147,600
- Wheatfield, IN14.5 mi · 904 people · home $196,700
- Kouts, IN14.7 mi · 2,028 people · home $235,400
- Hamlet, IN15.1 mi · 773 people · home $112,300
North Judson questions
Is North Judson, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Judson scores better for retirees than 50% of Indiana towns and quieter than 73%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in North Judson?
The median owner-occupied home in North Judson is valued at $134,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,086, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $769 a month.
What is the weather like in North Judson?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 29.0 inches of snow.
Does North Judson get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Judson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 1976. 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)