The Town FilesMiami County, Indiana
35,712 people. The median home is worth $126,200 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $61,139.
Towns in Miami County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 11,073 | $92,500 | $46,159 | 41.2 |
| Grissom AFB | 3,009 | $79,000 | $55,104 | 28.1 |
People and housing
| Miami County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $838 | $888 |
| Median household income | $61,139 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
9,077 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,711 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 401 storm events in Miami County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Miami County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| March 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3274: Snow |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3238: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).