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Montezuma, Indiana · ZIP 47862

Montezuma — ZIP 47862

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Montezuma (47862) scores 60/100 — Fair for Indiana. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $128K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index64/100

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index81/100
Typical home value$128K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Cayuga, IndianaCayugaZIP 47854
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Bloomingdale, IndianaBloomingdaleZIP 47832
62▲2 vs here
Dana, IndianaDanaZIP 47847
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Newport, IndianaNewportZIP 47966
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$128K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Montezuma Elementary SchoolPK–06213
37%
27%
Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School07–12471
24%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

1,262

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

48 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 47862 has a reported-crime score of 64/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 47862 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 47862 is approximately $128K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 47862 in Montezuma has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.