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Markle’s story
Markle in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
MarkleIN
A town of 1,203.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,203
−2.2% since 2010
Typical home
$282K
+4.8% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
43.2
years
Jobs based here
741
Balanced
Small town
1,203 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Markle’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Mostly Clear
H 82° · L 59°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Markle. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Markle has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Markle
Most working residents leave Markle for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (31%), Huntington (11%) and Bluffton (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Markle4%
Fort Wayne31%
Huntington11%
Bluffton7%
Lafayette6%
18 mi
median commute distance
741
jobs based in Markle
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
paid flood claims since 1996
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Markle
Markle's reported crime rate is well below Indiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Markle0.9
Indiana3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Markle4.6
Indiana12.5
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Markle home is worth about $282K
The typical Markle home is worth about $282,000, up 4.8% in a year, 8% above the Indiana typical home.
$282KZillow home value
Typical home value
Markle$282K
Indiana$260K
+4.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Markle beats the Indiana average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
10 better19 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Markle | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.3% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.3% |
Parkview Huntington Hospital
9.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
81st
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
1.3% of Markle is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.3%conserved
1.3%
conserved · 13 of 957 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Markle Fish and Game Club Park | — | 46 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from Markle
3 notable people were born in Markle.
About Markle
Town in Indiana, United States
Markle is a town in Huntington and Wells counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,071 at the 2020 census. It lies along Interstate 69, U.S. Route 224, State Road 116 and State Road 3.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,071
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 810 ft
- ZIP code
- 46770
- Area code
- 260
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