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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code46770

Area code260

Living in Markle

Housing in Markle

$282K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Markle home is worth about $282,000, up 4.8% in a year, 8% above the Indiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Markle

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Markle's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Markle 0.9

Indiana 3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Markle 4.6

Indiana 12.5

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Markle

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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.

Fort Wayne

31%

Huntington

11%

Bluffton

Lafayette

4%Work in townlive and work in Markle 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 741Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Markle →

Health in Markle

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

10better than IN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIN 14.7% · better 5.9%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIN 8.4% · better 10.8%More adults who have had cancerIN 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Parkview Huntington HospitalHuntington · 9.4 mi · ER

Meridian Health ServicesMarkle · 0.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Markle · CMS · HRSAHealth in Markle →

Natural hazards in Markle

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

1Does Markle flood?paid flood claims since 1996 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Markle MapMarkle vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Markle →

Climate in Markle

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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.

36° / 21°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

64° / 43°Fall