Retiring in the US

Indiana

For Americans thinking of retiring to Indiana from another state, or comparing it with a move abroad. Prices in Indiana run at 93.3 against a US average of 100, with housing at 73.9. We cover Indiana's 92 counties on the map below, each with a page of its own, and no town in depth yet.

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5), 2024-12-31

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Where Indiana stands Tier 5 of 16

Cost of living 93.3

Taxes on a retired couple USD $4,024

Healthcare access 63 % of residents 65+

Safety 8.2 per 100,000 a year

Climate 5.0 months a year

Natural-hazard risk USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings

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Indiana's 92 counties

Every county in Indiana on its own figures, against every US county that has the same figure. Pick a county on the map or in the list.

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Outlines: US Census Bureau, cartographic boundary files (2024). A fifth is among every US county holding the figure, so a color means the same thing in every state.

All 92 counties, with their figures

Adams County

36,650 residents, 6,538 aged 65 or older (17.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,580 Lower than 22 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Adams County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.06 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 72 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Decatur, Berne, Geneva (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Allen County

402,329 residents, 68,402 aged 65 or older (17.0 %)

Cost of living

92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,633 Lower than 21 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

9.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 38 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.00 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 78 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntertown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bartholomew County

85,729 residents, 15,831 aged 65 or older (18.5 %)

Cost of living

93.0 Cheaper than 28 % of the other 3,142 US counties Columbus, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,561 Lower than 22 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Bartholomew County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Columbus, Hope, Elizabethtown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Benton County

8,883 residents, 1,737 aged 65 or older (19.6 %)

Cost of living

93.4 Cheaper than 26 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,664 Lower than 20 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Benton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.80 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 92 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Fowler, Oxford, Boswell (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Blackford County

11,730 residents, 2,755 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $5,097 Lower than 15 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Blackford County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 69 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Hartford City, Montpelier, Shamrock Lakes (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Boone County

80,689 residents, 13,734 aged 65 or older (17.0 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,643 Lower than 21 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Boone County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 77 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Zionsville, Lebanon, Whitestown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Brown County

15,777 residents, 4,563 aged 65 or older (28.9 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,796 Lower than 37 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Brown County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.53 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest place: Nashville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Carroll County

20,655 residents, 4,611 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)

Cost of living

93.4 Cheaper than 26 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,126 Lower than 30 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Carroll County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.46 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 41 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Delphi, Flora, Camden (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cass County

37,836 residents, 7,565 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,820 Lower than 18 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Cass County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 57 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Logansport, Galveston, Walton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clark County

130,451 residents, 23,751 aged 65 or older (18.2 %)

Cost of living

93.1 Cheaper than 27 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,744 Lower than 19 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

5.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 70 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 51 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Sellersburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clay County

26,410 residents, 5,758 aged 65 or older (21.8 %)

Cost of living

87.8 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Terre Haute, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,628 Lower than 40 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Clay County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.07 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 71 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Brazil, Clay City, Knightsville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clinton County

33,322 residents, 6,210 aged 65 or older (18.6 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,407 Lower than 25 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Clinton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.09 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 70 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Frankfort, Rossville, Mulberry (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Crawford County

10,509 residents, 2,496 aged 65 or older (23.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,524 Lower than 23 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Crawford County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.91 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Marengo, English, Milltown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Daviess County

34,209 residents, 5,913 aged 65 or older (17.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,243 Lower than 28 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Daviess County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Washington, Odon, Montgomery (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Dearborn County

51,609 residents, 11,069 aged 65 or older (21.4 %)

Cost of living

95.4 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,377 Lower than 25 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Dearborn County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Decatur County

26,576 residents, 5,374 aged 65 or older (20.2 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,397 Lower than 25 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Decatur County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Greensburg, Westport, St. Paul (Census, 1 July 2024).
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DeKalb County

44,535 residents, 8,704 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,276 Lower than 28 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

DeKalb County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.90 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 85 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Auburn, Garrett, Butler (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Delaware County

113,106 residents, 21,796 aged 65 or older (19.3 %)

Cost of living

88.1 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Muncie, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,454 Lower than 24 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

7.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 47 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.06 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 73 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Muncie, Yorktown, Albany (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Dubois County

44,016 residents, 9,438 aged 65 or older (21.4 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,025 Lower than 32 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Dubois County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.18 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 61 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Jasper, Huntingburg, Ferdinand (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Elkhart County

208,774 residents, 34,758 aged 65 or older (16.6 %)

Cost of living

90.3 Cheaper than 40 % of the other 3,142 US counties Elkhart-Goshen, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,906 Lower than 17 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

5.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 62 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.61 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 98 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Fayette County

23,533 residents, 5,222 aged 65 or older (22.2 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,927 Lower than 17 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Fayette County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.36 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 47 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Connersville, Glenwood (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Floyd County

82,153 residents, 15,977 aged 65 or older (19.4 %)

Cost of living

93.1 Cheaper than 27 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,426 Lower than 25 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

6.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 56 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.33 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 50 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: New Albany, Georgetown, Greenville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Fountain County

17,013 residents, 3,681 aged 65 or older (21.6 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,163 Lower than 29 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Fountain County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.95 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 82 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Attica, Covington, Veedersburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Franklin County

23,286 residents, 5,194 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)

Cost of living

95.4 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,002 Lower than 33 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Franklin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 26 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Brookville, Batesville, Oldenburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Fulton County

20,091 residents, 4,622 aged 65 or older (23.0 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,299 Lower than 27 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Fulton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.81 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 91 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Rochester, Akron, Kewanna (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Gibson County

33,091 residents, 6,822 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,293 Lower than 27 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Gibson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.19 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 61 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Princeton, Fort Branch, Oakland City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Grant County

66,524 residents, 14,040 aged 65 or older (21.1 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,806 Lower than 18 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

8.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 42 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Marion, Gas City, Upland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Greene County

31,165 residents, 6,873 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,158 Lower than 29 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Greene County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hamilton County

387,036 residents, 62,030 aged 65 or older (16.0 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,744 Lower than 19 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

4 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

1.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 99 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hancock County

90,969 residents, 17,026 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,325 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Hancock County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 80 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Greenfield, McCordsville, Fortville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Harrison County

40,437 residents, 8,744 aged 65 or older (21.6 %)

Cost of living

93.1 Cheaper than 27 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,506 Lower than 43 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Harrison County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.37 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 47 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Corydon, Lanesville, Palmyra (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hendricks County

193,510 residents, 32,745 aged 65 or older (16.9 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,751 Lower than 19 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

3.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 85 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.10 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 69 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Plainfield, Brownsburg, Avon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Henry County

49,137 residents, 10,695 aged 65 or older (21.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,606 Lower than 21 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Henry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.13 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 66 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: New Castle, Middletown, Knightstown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Howard County

83,904 residents, 18,156 aged 65 or older (21.6 %)

Cost of living

89.6 Cheaper than 42 % of the other 3,142 US counties Kokomo, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,552 Lower than 23 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

6.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 60 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.86 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Kokomo, Greentown, Russiaville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Huntington County

37,224 residents, 7,991 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,516 Lower than 23 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Huntington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Huntington, Roanoke, Warren (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jackson County

47,370 residents, 8,714 aged 65 or older (18.4 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,820 Lower than 37 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Jackson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Seymour, Brownstown, Crothersville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jasper County

33,894 residents, 6,907 aged 65 or older (20.4 %)

Cost of living

103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,030 Lower than 32 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Jasper County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.03 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 75 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Rensselaer, DeMotte, Remington (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jay County

20,118 residents, 4,082 aged 65 or older (20.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,361 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Jay County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.06 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 72 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Portland, Dunkirk, Redkey (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jefferson County

33,279 residents, 7,040 aged 65 or older (21.2 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,904 Lower than 35 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Jefferson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.36 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 47 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Madison, Hanover, Dupont (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jennings County

27,622 residents, 5,186 aged 65 or older (18.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,359 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Jennings County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.32 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 51 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: North Vernon, Vernon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Johnson County

174,262 residents, 30,022 aged 65 or older (17.2 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,293 Lower than 27 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

3.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 83 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 58 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Greenwood, Franklin, Bargersville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Knox County

35,652 residents, 7,427 aged 65 or older (20.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,298 Lower than 27 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Knox County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Vincennes, Bicknell, Oaktown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kosciusko County

80,892 residents, 16,448 aged 65 or older (20.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,751 Lower than 38 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Kosciusko County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.74 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse (Census, 1 July 2024).
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LaGrange County

41,305 residents, 6,520 aged 65 or older (15.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,826 Lower than 37 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

LaGrange County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.77 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 94 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lake County

504,612 residents, 97,096 aged 65 or older (19.2 %)

Cost of living

103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $5,051 Lower than 15 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

17.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 16 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.96 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 81 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Hammond, Gary, Merrillville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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LaPorte County

111,294 residents, 23,531 aged 65 or older (21.1 %)

Cost of living

91.7 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Michigan City-La Porte, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,516 Lower than 23 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

7.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 49 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 94 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Michigan City, La Porte, Westville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lawrence County

45,568 residents, 10,051 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,046 Lower than 32 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Lawrence County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Bedford, Mitchell, Oolitic (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Madison County

135,088 residents, 27,055 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,739 Lower than 19 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

6.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 56 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.03 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 75 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Anderson, Elwood, Pendleton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marion County

992,196 residents, 144,259 aged 65 or older (14.5 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $5,227 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

22.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 9 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Indianapolis, Lawrence, Beech Grove (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marshall County

46,599 residents, 9,595 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,070 Lower than 31 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Marshall County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.81 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 92 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Plymouth, Bremen, Argos (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Martin County

9,856 residents, 2,259 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,154 Lower than 30 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Martin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.49 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Loogootee, Shoals, Crane (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Miami County

34,487 residents, 6,843 aged 65 or older (19.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,368 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Miami County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.49 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Peru, Converse, Bunker Hill (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Monroe County

143,345 residents, 23,214 aged 65 or older (16.2 %)

Cost of living

95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Bloomington, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,606 Lower than 21 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

4.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 76 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.87 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 87 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Bloomington, Ellettsville, Stinesville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Montgomery County

38,954 residents, 7,827 aged 65 or older (20.1 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,591 Lower than 22 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Montgomery County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.81 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 91 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Crawfordsville, Ladoga, Waynetown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Morgan County

74,967 residents, 15,784 aged 65 or older (21.1 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,074 Lower than 31 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Morgan County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.24 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 56 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Martinsville, Mooresville, Brooklyn (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Newton County

14,188 residents, 3,134 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)

Cost of living

103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,340 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Newton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.93 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 83 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Kentland, Morocco, Goodland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Noble County

47,937 residents, 9,233 aged 65 or older (19.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,278 Lower than 27 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Noble County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.81 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 92 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Kendallville, Ligonier, Avilla (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Ohio County

5,994 residents, 1,546 aged 65 or older (25.8 %)

Cost of living

95.4 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,193 Lower than 29 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Ohio County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest place: Rising Sun (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Orange County

19,834 residents, 4,535 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,970 Lower than 34 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Orange County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Paoli, Orleans, French Lick (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Owen County

21,886 residents, 4,978 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)

Cost of living

95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Bloomington, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,580 Lower than 22 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Owen County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Spencer, Gosport (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Parke County

16,642 residents, 3,575 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,018 Lower than 33 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Parke County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Rockville, Montezuma, Rosedale (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Perry County

19,389 residents, 4,171 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,173 Lower than 29 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Perry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Tell City, Cannelton, Troy (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pike County

12,003 residents, 2,655 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,447 Lower than 24 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Pike County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.24 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 57 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Petersburg, Winslow, Spurgeon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Porter County

176,049 residents, 36,377 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)

Cost of living

103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,327 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

3.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 82 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.79 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 93 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Posey County

24,988 residents, 5,882 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)

Cost of living

91.5 Cheaper than 37 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Evansville, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,998 Lower than 33 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Posey County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Mount Vernon, Poseyville, New Harmony (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pulaski County

12,463 residents, 2,955 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,983 Lower than 33 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Pulaski County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.85 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 89 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Putnam County

37,876 residents, 7,335 aged 65 or older (19.4 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,839 Lower than 36 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Putnam County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Greencastle, Cloverdale, Roachdale (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Randolph County

24,438 residents, 5,550 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $5,238 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Randolph County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Winchester, Union City, Parker City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Ripley County

29,434 residents, 6,324 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,172 Lower than 29 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Ripley County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.27 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 54 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Batesville, Versailles, Milan (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Rush County

16,767 residents, 3,489 aged 65 or older (20.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,375 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Rush County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 64 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Rushville, Carthage, Glenwood (Census, 1 July 2024).
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St. Joseph County

272,861 residents, 49,403 aged 65 or older (18.1 %)

Cost of living

92.9 Cheaper than 28 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,971 Lower than 16 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

9.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 35 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.60 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 99 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: South Bend, Mishawaka, Osceola (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Scott County

25,053 residents, 4,573 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,381 Lower than 25 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Scott County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.07 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 72 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Scottsburg, Austin (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Shelby County

45,882 residents, 9,482 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,213 Lower than 29 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Shelby County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.13 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 67 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Shelbyville, Morristown, Fairland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Spencer County

20,061 residents, 4,553 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,726 Lower than 39 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Spencer County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Santa Claus, Rockport, Dale (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Starke County

23,425 residents, 5,328 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,077 Lower than 31 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Starke County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.86 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Knox, North Judson, Hamlet (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Steuben County

34,799 residents, 8,157 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,057 Lower than 32 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Steuben County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Angola, Fremont, Hamilton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sullivan County

20,831 residents, 4,299 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)

Cost of living

87.8 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Terre Haute, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,060 Lower than 31 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Sullivan County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Sullivan, Shelburn, Farmersburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Switzerland County

10,037 residents, 1,984 aged 65 or older (19.8 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,404 Lower than 45 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Switzerland County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.35 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 49 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Vevay, Patriot (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tippecanoe County

190,456 residents, 26,583 aged 65 or older (14.0 %)

Cost of living

93.4 Cheaper than 26 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,911 Lower than 35 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

3.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 83 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.65 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 98 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Lafayette, West Lafayette, Battle Ground (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tipton County

15,319 residents, 3,624 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)

Cost of living

95.7 Cheaper than 20 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,579 Lower than 22 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Tipton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Tipton, Windfall City, Sharpsville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Union County

6,863 residents, 1,599 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,301 Lower than 27 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Union County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.34 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 49 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Liberty, West College Corner (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Vanderburgh County

181,995 residents, 35,889 aged 65 or older (19.7 %)

Cost of living

91.5 Cheaper than 37 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Evansville, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,547 Lower than 23 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

8.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 41 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Evansville, Darmstadt (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Vermillion County

15,488 residents, 3,447 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)

Cost of living

87.8 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Terre Haute, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,262 Lower than 28 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Vermillion County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.28 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 53 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Clinton, Fairview Park, Cayuga (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Vigo County

106,512 residents, 19,935 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)

Cost of living

87.8 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Terre Haute, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $5,145 Lower than 14 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

6.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 58 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $5,902 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, Seelyville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wabash County

30,713 residents, 7,538 aged 65 or older (24.5 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,229 Lower than 28 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Wabash County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.03 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 75 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Wabash, North Manchester, La Fontaine (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Warren County

8,474 residents, 1,978 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)

Cost of living

93.4 Cheaper than 26 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,852 Lower than 36 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Warren County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 79 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Williamsport, West Lebanon, Pine Village (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Warrick County

66,803 residents, 14,001 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)

Cost of living

91.5 Cheaper than 37 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Evansville, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,994 Lower than 33 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Warrick County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.55 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Boonville, Chandler, Newburgh (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Washington County

28,383 residents, 5,744 aged 65 or older (20.2 %)

Cost of living

93.1 Cheaper than 27 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,267 Lower than 28 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Washington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.38 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 46 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Salem, New Pekin, Campbellsburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wayne County

66,169 residents, 14,068 aged 65 or older (21.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,581 Lower than 22 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

7.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 46 % of the other 767 US counties

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $5,278 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wells County

28,883 residents, 6,263 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)

Cost of living

92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $3,977 Lower than 33 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Wells County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.06 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 73 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Bluffton, Ossian, Markle (Census, 1 July 2024).
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White County

25,164 residents, 5,868 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)

Cost of living

88.7 Cheaper than 48 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Indiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,077 Lower than 31 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

White County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $1.08 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 70 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Monticello, Monon, Brookston (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Whitley County

35,046 residents, 7,699 aged 65 or older (22.0 %)

Cost of living

92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area, US = 100

Taxes on a retired couple

USD $4,372 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties

Healthcare access

1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS

Safety

Whitley County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.

Climate

5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Natural-hazard risk

USD $0.80 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 92 % of the other 3,143 US counties

Medicare premiums

Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,654 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

Largest places: Columbia City, Churubusco, South Whitley (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sources: US Census Bureau, county population estimates by age, 1 July 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, of each county's metropolitan area or its state's nonmetropolitan portion; The state's published 2025 income-tax rules, the county's own local income tax where one is levied, and the county's Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household; CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026; CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al.; FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB); CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025); CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by county of residence.

Where Indiana stands, on the six criteria

Indiana's six figures are the ones that set its place on the state ranking, where it sits in Tier 5 of 16. Each is measured for the whole of Indiana, not for any single place within it.

Criterion	Indiana
Cost of living BEA price level, all items (US = 100); lower is better	93.3 Cheaper than 66% of the other 50 · housing 73.9 · goods 95.5 · utilities 85.5 · other services 99.1 BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5) · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-08-28
Taxes on a retired couple state and local tax on the example retired couple, USD a year; lower is better	USD $4,024 (90% margin USD $4,007–$4,041) Lower than 36% of the other 50 Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household · figure for 2025
Healthcare access share of residents 65+ living in a county with a 4- or 5-star CMS hospital; higher is better	63 % of residents 65+ Higher than 48% of the other 50 CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2026 · checked 2026-10-27
Safety homicides per 100,000 a year, 2020–2024, by state of residence; lower is better	8.2 per 100,000 a year (95% interval 7.9–8.5) Lower than 26% of the other 50 CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-10-27
Climate months a year whose mean daily high is 18–29 °C (64–84 °F), 1981–2010; more is better	5.0 months a year More than 78% of the other 50 CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2010 · checked 2026-10-27
Natural-hazard risk expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, per USD $1,000 of buildings; lower is better	USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 76% of the other 50 FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB) · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-10-27

Medicare in Indiana

For the published example couple, both 67 and married: what Medicare premiums cost a year for two in Indiana, and the most a bad year can cost. What care itself costs depends on a person's health, so it is not estimated here.

Medicare Advantage, with drug coverage

USD $4,870 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,870)

At most USD $18,370 in a bad year (from USD $13,570), with each person's in-network out-of-pocket maximum

The middle of the 31 plans offered here; "from" is the lowest premium among them.

Original Medicare, with a drug plan

USD $6,654 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,997)

Medigap: no federal price list — not in this total.

No yearly maximum on Original Medicare alone.

Part B for two, plus the middle of the 8 standalone drug plans offered in the state.

The middle of Indiana's 92 counties, weighted by residents 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025).

The 2027 Part B premium is not yet published (CMS usually publishes it in November); 2026's is used.

Source: CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).

Since January 1, 2026, Indiana guarantees Medigap policyholders aged 65 or older acceptance each year, in a window around their birthday, when they move to the same lettered plan with a different company. Indiana's rule

Free, official Medicare counseling in Indiana: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), 1-800-452-4800 (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program).

Medicare when you retire to another state: choosing a plan

Retiring to Indiana: pros and cons, by the figures

Retiring to Indiana, judged on the six figures above: a pro is a figure in the top fifth of the states, a con one in the bottom fifth. Figures in between get no verdict.

Pros

None of Indiana's six figures is in the top fifth of the states.

Cons

None of Indiana's six figures is in the bottom fifth of the states.

Also shown, not scored

Indiana's other state-wide figures: shown for context, not part of its tier. Measured for the whole of Indiana — not for any single place within it.

Measure	Value
Population Total resident population, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025. How this is measured Total resident population, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. Bigger is not better — this axis exists for context, never for ranking.	6,973,333 people
Population 65 plus Residents aged 65 or older, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025. How this is measured Resident population aged 65 or older, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1.	1,284,435 people
Social security beneficiary share Everyone receiving Social Security — retired, disabled, survivors and dependants — as a share of the population, 2025. How this is measured All OASDI beneficiaries — retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependants — as a percentage of the total resident population. SSA Table 1 (2025), population as of 1 July 2025. Not the same measure as the county-level retired-worker share.	21.1 percent

Source for every figure: SSA Table 1 (2025) · Census population as of 1 July 2025 · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-08-28 Official source

Taxes on a retired couple in Indiana

We apply Indiana's published rules for tax year 2025 to one example household and show the sum, line by line. These are rules already in force for 2025, not a projection.

The example household

Filing status	married filing jointly, both aged 67
Social Security	USD $45,000 a year, combined
Private pension	USD $25,000 a year
IRA or 401(k) withdrawal	USD $20,000 a year
Home, for property tax	USD $350,000

An illustrative household, the same for every state so states can be compared. Each spouse holds half of each income. Your own figures will differ.

Indiana's rules applied

Social Security taxable federally (IRC §86) IRS Publication 915, Social Security benefits worksheet (IRC §86)	USD $25,975
Federal adjusted gross income IRS Publication 915, Social Security benefits worksheet (IRC §86)	USD $70,975
Taxable Social Security deducted (Schedule 2, line 5) Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule 2: Deductions	− USD $25,975
State adjusted gross income Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IT-40	USD $45,000
Exemption, married filing jointly Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule 3: Exemptions	− USD $2,000
Additional exemption, age 65 or older Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule 3: Exemptions	− USD $2,000
Taxable income Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IT-40	USD $41,000
Tax at the 2025 rates Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IT-40	USD $1,230
State income tax Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IT-40	USD $1,230
County income tax, lowest county rate (Porter County 0.5 %) Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule CT-40, Indiana County Income Tax Rates	USD $205
Property tax on a USD $350,000 home, at the state's median taxes paid ÷ median home value US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25103	USD $2,589
State and local tax, a year	USD $4,024

Federal income tax is left out: it is the same in every state, so it cannot separate them. Sales tax is left out too: it depends on what a household buys, and no state publishes an average of its local rates. The rate is listed below.

The rules behind the sum

Top income-tax rate: 3 % Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IT-40 · checked Oct 26, 2026
Taxable Social Security deducted (Schedule 2, line 5): 100 % of it Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule 2: Deductions · checked Oct 26, 2026
Exemption, married filing jointly: USD $2,000 Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule 3: Exemptions · checked Oct 26, 2026
Additional exemption, age 65 or older: USD $1,000 per person, from age 65 Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule 3: Exemptions · checked Oct 26, 2026
County income tax, lowest county rate (Porter County 0.5 %): 0.5 % Indiana Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule CT-40, Indiana County Income Tax Rates · checked Oct 26, 2026
State sales tax 7 %; counties add none: 7 % Indiana Department of Revenue: Business FAQ · checked Oct 26, 2026

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Indiana

Indiana's 92 counties

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