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Loogootee, IN
City in Martin County, Indiana.
Population
2,853
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,823
ZIP codes
0
Loogootee and its ZIP codes
Loogootee at a glance
- Loogootee is about 9.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 185th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $50,000 a year, 31% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,500 (32% below Indiana) and median rent is $812 a month.
Local data for Loogootee, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loogootee, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$148,500
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (540), Irish Americans (372), Scottish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Loogootee.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,017
8,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $66,341 per person
How people get to work
Loogootee, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loogootee, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
214
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loogootee, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Loogootee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CannelburgTown | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ShoalsTown | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Dover HillCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MontgomeryTown | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| AlfordsvilleTown | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| RaglesvilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Burns CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| OdonTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HaysvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CraneTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ElnoraTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loogootee, IN in?
- Loogootee is in Martin County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Loogootee, IN?
- About 2,853 people live in Loogootee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loogootee?
- Nearby places include Cannelburg (4.6 mi), Shoals (6.6 mi), Dover Hill (6.9 mi), Montgomery (7.3 mi), Alfordsville (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023