Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo is a city of 59,122 people in Howard County, Indiana, founded in 1855.
Why visit Kokomo
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Theatres, Kokomo Country Club, Kokomo Courthouse Square Historic District and Foster Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Kokomo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kokomo
Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kokomo had a population of 59,604. It is the principal city of the Kokomo metropolitan area, which includes all of Howard County, and it is the largest city and regional center for the North-central Indiana region consisting of about 225,000 people across six counties anchored by the city of Kokomo. The city is located roughly 60 miles (97 km) north of Indianapolis and 85 miles (137 km) south of South Bend, Indiana.
From the Wikipedia article Kokomo, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks15
Kokomo Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Fixed construction in Indiana, United States of America
Kokomo Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Seiberling Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
1200 West Sycamore Street, Kokomo
Elwood Haynes Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Kokomo, Indiana, NRHP-listed
Henry W. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Kokomo, IN, listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Howard Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic Masonic lodge building in Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Kokomo High School and Memorial Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
High school in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana
Lake Erie and Western Depot Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Kokomo City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Learner Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Country Club Hills Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Small residential park with a rough baseball diamond, basketball court, playground, and shelter.
1805 Saint Charles Court, Kokomo
Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
400 South Union Street, Kokomo
Artist Alley
Park · 1.6 mi
A dynamic, all-hours public gallery with an industrial flare showcasing art from here and there for art lovers everywhere.
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Jay’s Authentic Thai & Filipino Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai, Filipino, Asian · 1.5 mi
Jay's Authentic Thai & Filipino Cuisine is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Kokomo, IN, that serves up a delectable fusion of...
3710 S Lafountain St, Kokomo
Su closed, Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Windmill Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Grill, Local, Steak House · 2.5 mi
2335 West Sycamore Street
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:30; Su 07:00-15:00
Harvey Hinklemeyers
Restaurant · Sandwich, Pizza, American, Italian, Pasta · 1.9 mi
1554 South Dixon Road
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
1900 South Reed Road
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30
Half Moon Brewery
Restaurant · Barbecue, American · 2.0 mi
4051 South Lafountain Street
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Omeletty's
Restaurant · Diner · 2.5 mi
602 Saint Joseph Drive, Kokomo
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00, Sa 06:00-15:00, Su 07:00-15:00
Oscar's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
515 North Buckeye Street, Kokomo
Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 14:00-20:00
54 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship44
Brookside Free Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.2 mi
190 East County Road 400 South, Kokomo
Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
1599 East Sycamore Street, Kokomo
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare8
Community Howard Regional Health, Frances House
Hospital · 1.2 mi
3322 Frances Lane, Kokomo
Map of Kokomo
238 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 3.0 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 2.4 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kokomo 3 Wsw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Howard County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kokomo Municipal Airport (OKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Frankfort 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Carmel 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Anderson 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Fishers 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Lafayette 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Huntington 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brownsburg 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greenfield 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Avon 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kokomo-indiana-courthouse, Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), Public domain
- Kokomo Highland Park Stadium, Dave aldr, CC0
- Kokomo Country Club, Dave aldr, CC0
- Kokomo Sycamore Stump in Highland Park, JJIndiana, CC0
- Snow at the Kokomo Country Club, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kokomo Town Center, Dave aldr, CC0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (11), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (12), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (10), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (8), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (13), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (14), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo Municipal Stadium, Dave aldr, CC0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (9), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Old Kokomo High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- I Love Kokomo downtown art work, JJIndiana, CC0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (15), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo-indiana-city-hall, Unknown author, Public domain
- 10.24.20 Learner Building Kokomo IN, RebeccaKasey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Draper Block, Kokomo, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (16), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greetings from Kokomo, Indiana - Large Letter Postcard (5017352194), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kokomo City-Line Trolley Station, Dave aldr, CC0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (6), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Kokomo, IN, USA - panoramio (17), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Former Kokomo City Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- SeiberlingMansionKokomo, Rapierce, Public domain
- Henry W. Smith House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lake Erie and Western Depot in Kokomo, Nyttend, Public domain
- 10.24.20 Masonic Temple Kokomo IN, RebeccaKasey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elwood Haynes House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Vermont CB P9270534, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truss P9270533, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaque P9270532, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vermont CB P9270530, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Portal Vermont CB P9270531, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Ben in Highland Park, JJIndiana, CC0
- Markland Mall, Dave aldr, CC0
- Reykholt (martian crater), NASA/JPL/MSSS/The Murray Lab, Attribution
- Community Howard Regional Health, Northeast, Dave aldr, CC0
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