Created as a planned suburban neighborhood in the late 1950s, Indian Heights features ranch-style houses and looping streets that fan out from a pair of neighborhood parks. Though the area was well outside Kokomo’s boundaries when it was built, it is now one of the city’s southernmost neighborhoods. Indian Heights remains an active neighborhood in a city where the population has increased by more than 30% since 2010. “People have been flocking to the Kokomo area because the cost of living is so low compared to surrounding counties,” says Cyndi Dieterman, agent with The Key Team. “The city is big enough to have everything, but not so big that it takes two hours to get from one side to the other.”
Indian Heights sits on SR 931 on the southern edge of Kokomo.
Welcome to Indian Heights.
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A walkable neighborhood built with cars in mind
Cars were king when Indian Heights was built 6 miles south of the city center – especially in Kokomo. To this day, Chrysler has a transmission plant about 3 miles from the neighborhood on the city's southeast side. And though a vehicle is still a near-necessity, the neighborhood has been included on the Kokomo City Trolley Red Line since being incorporated into Kokomo in 2012. "It used to be outside of city limits, but the city annexed some of the outskirt subdivisions," Dieterman says. The looping, sidewalk-lined streets within the neighborhood are friendly for walking or biking. Residents may also expect to hear more motorcycle traffic than the average neighborhood – Harley-Davidson of Kokomo's dealership and repair shop is across the street.
Indian Heights is known for it's circular streets.
The Chrysler transmission plant is about three miles from Indian Heights.
The Red Line Trolley gets Indian Heights residents where they need to be.
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Where they all scream for ice cream
The neighborhood is Kokomo's premier location for lovers of a soft-serve ice cream cone. Scoops Ice Cream features a pickup window and outdoor seating. Nearby Cone Palace offers indoor and outdoor seating and menu items like burgers, hot dogs and chicken tenders. Gabe's Pizza is another popular local restaurant that anchors Indian Heights Plaza. Grocery options include a Dollar General just outside the neighborhood, Sunspot Natural Market on Reed Road, and a Kroger in the Maple Crest neighborhood.
Indian Heights residents looking for a sweet treat are within walking distance to Scoops Ice Cre
Just across SR 931 from Indian Heights is the popular Cone Palace.
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Easy access to neighborhood parks
There are a pair of neighborhood parks – Mendota Park in the south section of the neighborhood and Mohawk Park in the northern section. Mendota Park has a basketball court, baseball diamond and playground. Mohawk Park features a playground, basketball court, and a large open field. The largest of Kokomo's city parks, 100-acre Jackson Morrow Park, is a short drive away. The park is home to the Kirkendall Interpretive Nature Center, which features exhibits highlighting native Indiana fish, turtle and reptile species. Morrow Park also has trails, a skatepark, sand volleyball courts and a regulation basketball court.
Mendota Park is one of two parks in Indian Heights.
Indian Heights children enjoy the close location of Mohawk Park.
Indian Heights residents are a short drive away from the Kirkendall Nature Center.
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Houses reflect 1950s tastes
There's noticeable uniformity in the community's housing. The Lusk Corporation developed the neighborhood—and many similar neighborhoods throughout the country—in the '50s. Homes feature a mix of attached and unattached garages, carports and driveways. Houses sell between $65,000 and $175,000, with many purchased by investors as rental properties.
Indian Heights is comprised mostly of small ranch homes.
There are a few split-level homes in Indian Heights.
Most of the properties in Indian Heights are well kempt.
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Taylor Community schools serve neighborhood
Though the community is now part of Kokomo proper, students in Indian Heights still attend the predominantly rural Taylor Community School Corporation (TCSC), which has the lowest enrollment among public schools in Howard County. Despite small numbers, TCSC ranks 30th in the entire state for diversity. Taylor Elementary School is in the middle of the neighborhood and is walkable for neighborhood families. Students move on to Taylor Middle School. Both schools have a C-rating on Niche. They conclude their careers at Taylor High School. Taylor High, which has an enrollment of fewer than 400 students, has a B rating.
Welcome to Taylor Elementary School.
Taylor High School receives an overall Niche grade of B.
Taylor Middle School receives an overall Niche Grade of C.
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Go-kart park revs engines
Weekends are hopping at the City of Firsts Adventure Park. The park, open weekly from Friday to Sunday as weather permits, features a go-kart track, mini-golf and batting cages. Sundays are a busy day for many residents—more than a half-dozen churches are in or near the neighborhood. Jackson Morrow Park hosts several popular events around Halloween, including a pumpkin painting contest, the Monster Mash Bash Fall Festival, and the Haunted Trail Walk.
The City of Firsts Adventure Park is located next to Indian Heights.
Indian Heights residents don't have to travel for thrills at City of Firsts Adventure Park.
Church of God of the Union is one of many churches in Indian Heights.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,815
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,849
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,402
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
7.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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