Kokomo is a city located in Howard County, Indiana. The city is the county seat of Howard County. Kokomo is Indiana's 12th largest city.
Kokomo was the birthplace of the automobile, pneumatic rubber tire, the aluminum casting process, stainless steel, the first push-button car radio, and much more. Kokomo is also home to Delphi Electronics and two Chrysler Transmission Plants. Annual community events include Ribfest, the Main Street Music Festival, Taste of Kokomo, the Greatest Spectacle in Tasting, and Oktoberfest.
Explore our rich automotive heritage, historic sites, and the arts. Learn about Elwood Haynes, the inventor of America’s first car and other extraordinary inventions at the Elwood Haynes Museum. Stroll back in time at the Kokomo Automotive Museum while you visit their collection of over 100 antique automobiles and memorabilia.
Take a fascinating tour at the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory, where they have been making world famous glass since 1888. Kokomo offers many great choices for dining out and outside recreation at our scenic parks. Visit the beautiful Seiberling Mansion, built in 1891 with its late-Victorian architecture and hand carved woodwork. Plus much more!
Kokomo and the surrounding communities in Howard County have much to offer both visitors and residents alike, especially those attractions containing historical value.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,460
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 45,902. Kokomo covers 16.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 810 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 46901, 46902, 46903, 46904 - Area code: 765
Climate
Kokomo, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Kokomo is 41.54 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.37 Inches.
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