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Ligonier, IN
City in Noble County, Indiana.
Population
4,347
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,514
ZIP codes
0
Ligonier and its ZIP codes
Ligonier at a glance
- Ligonier is about 7.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 144th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $59,359, 18% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,000 (50% below Indiana) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Ligonier, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ligonier, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,359
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
27.9
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,575), German Americans (463), Irish Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Noble County. PPP loans are for Ligonier.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,828
16,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
How people get to work
Ligonier, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled23.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ligonier, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ligonier, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.3%
U.S. 11.1% +15.2 pts
Cities near Ligonier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CromwellTown | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WawakaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| TopekaTown | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| MillersburgTown | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SyracuseTown | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| BrimfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| WolflakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| AlbionTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| North WebsterTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| New ParisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WolcottvilleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Rome CityTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ligonier, IN in?
- Ligonier is in Noble County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Ligonier, IN?
- About 4,347 people live in Ligonier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ligonier?
- Nearby places include Cromwell (4.3 mi), Kimmell (5.3 mi), Enchanted Hills (5.8 mi), Wawaka (5.9 mi), Topeka (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023