Blackford County, IN

Living in Blackford County

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 39
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 32
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Schools 77
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Residents

12k Population -947 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate50%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$1.5k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$71k Median Home Value -$7k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$444 Median Monthly Rent +$74 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas10%
Utility gas39%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blackford County

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in Blackford County

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 7
Feb 29 2 6
Mar 39 3 3
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 42 3 1
Dec 29 3 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackford County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blackford County, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blackford County, IN

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King's Academy
16 miles, W
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Loblolly School
19 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Blackford County, IN

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Taylor University
9 miles, W
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Ball State University
19 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Blackford County, IN

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Airports

Airports near Blackford County, IN

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