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Montezuma, IN
Town in Parke County, Indiana.
Population
881
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,453
ZIP codes
0
Montezuma and its ZIP codes
Montezuma at a glance
- Montezuma is about 7.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,974 a year, 21% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,400 (63% below Indiana) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for Montezuma, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montezuma, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,974
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$80,400
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (89), Mexican Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parke County. PPP loans are for Montezuma.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,154
3,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,329 per person
How people get to work
Montezuma, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montezuma, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
354
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montezuma, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Montezuma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| MeccaTown | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| DanaTown | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| NewportTown | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BloomingdaleTown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| RockvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ClintonCity | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| St. BerniceCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| LyfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| MarshallTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BlanfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CayugaTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| UniversalTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| JudsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montezuma, IN in?
- Montezuma is in Parke County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Montezuma, IN?
- About 881 people live in Montezuma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montezuma?
- Nearby places include Hillsdale (1.3 mi), Mecca (4.8 mi), Dana (6.7 mi), Newport (6.8 mi), Bloomingdale (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023