When Darrough Chapel was founded near its namesake (and now long-gone) church in the 1890s, locals may have considered the unincorporated area 3 miles east of town to be out in the sticks. These days, it stands on the city’s edge -- the last residential neighborhood before Kokomo gives way to the vast farm fields of eastern Howard County. That combination gives Darrough Chapel a small-town feel of familiarity despite being a neighborhood adjacent to two of Kokomo’s biggest shopping centers. “There’s not a lot of sale history in that neighborhood,” says Lindsay Ousley, Realtor with The Wyman Group. “People kind of hunker down and stay there.”
Darrough Chapel is located close to major retailers.
Darrough Chapel sits on the edge of town where city meets country.
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Darrough Chapel residents take advantage of the 931/31 bypass.
By the bypass
Darrough Chapel is the bridge between State Road 931 and the U.S. Route 31 bypass, which was built in 2013 to alleviate the then-notorious congestion of what was once known as “Stop Light City.” Around the same time, Darrough Chapel was finally connected to Kokomo’s sewer system even though it was not incorporated into the city. “Its location close to the bypass elevated the value of that neighborhood,” Ousley says. It’s also roughly halfway between the GM and Chrysler plants to the south and a pair of new plants that will manufacture batteries for electric cars to the north.
Shopping centers practically next door
Darrough Chapel is adjacent to shopping centers on Markland Avenue, making it one of the most convenient locations in Kokomo. Meijer, Sam’s Club and a Walmart Supercenter are all located here. For the crafty, there’s even a Hobby Lobby and JOANN Fabric. There are multiple chain restaurants in this part of Kokomo, but only one restaurant in Darrough Chapel: El Arcoiris Ice Cream. The name – Spanish for “Rainbow” -- could apply to the menu, which features a wide spectrum of flavors: tamales, elote, chicharrones and other savory items in addition to sweets like pan dulce, mangonadas, and of course, ice cream.
Darrough Chapel residents can walk across the street for a treat at El Arcoiris Ice Cream.
Darrough Chapel shoppers are conveniently located close to Meijer.
Darrough Chapel residents will find everything they might need at Walmart.
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A park for celebration and reflection
Championship Park is another byproduct of the U.S. 31 bypass. Opened in 2021, the park has four collegiate baseball/softball fields and four junior baseball/softball fields, meaning noise pollution in Darrough Chapel comes in the form of metal bats pinging home runs. The park is home of the KUBS (Kokomo United Baseball Softball) youth programs. The Howard County Veterans Memorial offers a place of somber reflection next to Championship Park. The monument, originally dedicated in 2000, was updated with a statue to honor six Kokomo servicemen killed in Iraq.
Darrough Chapel sees an increase in excitement during tournaments at Championship Park.
Darrough Chapel is within walking distance of Championship Park baseball/softball complex.
The Veterans Memorial Park sits on the border of Darrough Chapel.
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One-story homes on narrow streets
Whether it’s a bungalow, cottage or ranch, nearly every house in Darrough Chapel is one story with an average home size of around 1,200 square feet. The average lot is around 5,500 square feet – about one-eighth of an acre. Most houses in the neighborhood were built prior to 1950. Darrough Chapel’s streets, barely wider than many neighborhood driveways, also reflect when they were built – before anyone could envision SUVs. Houses in the neighborhood range between $40,000-$180,000.
Darrough Chapel features many different styles of homes.
The owners of this Darrough Chapel bungalow take great pride in it's landscaping.
The majority of homes in Darrough Chapel are one story, such as this cottage.
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Giving students a Head Start
Darrough Chapel’s school has been converted to Darrough Chapel Head Start, a preschool for 3- and 4-year-old students. Darrough Chapel Head Start rates 4 of 4 in the Indiana Paths to Quality. Students are zoned to attend Elwood Haynes Elementary and Maple Crest Middle School, both of which receive a C-rating on Niche. Elwood Haynes, named after the Kokomo inventor who first created stainless steel, follows in the footsteps of its namesake with its fifth-grade robotics team. Students can also apply to attend C-plus rated Sycamore Elementary and B-minus rated Central Middle School. Sycamore and Central are both authorized International Baccalaureate schools, as is C-plus rated Kokomo High School.
Darrough Chapel Head Start teaches children starting at 3 years of age.
Central Middle School, in Kokomo, has an overall Niche rating of B+.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School, in Kokomo, has an overall Niche rating of C.
Kokomo High School, Kokomo
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Tournament season is hopping
From spring through fall, residents can expect to see a steady stream of out-of-towners coming to Championship Park, which hosts travel baseball and softball tournaments most weekends that whether permits.
Darrough Chapel is within walking distance of Championship Park baseball/softball complex.
Darrough Chapel sees an increase in excitement during tournaments at Championship Park.
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An active tornado history
Tornadoes are a spring and summer concern in Kokomo, with 27 twisters striking Howard County since 1951. The 2016 tornado damaged and destroyed several homes in the Cedar Crest neighborhood, which is just southwest of Darrough Chapel.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
278
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,750
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,155
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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