Sims Township, IN
Living in Sims Township
Bikeability
3
Walkability
5
Commute
68
Public Transit
5
Affordability
96
Public Safety
83
Airports
51
Hospitals
81
Colleges
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-228 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate46%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
-$5.2k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$93k
Median Home Value
+$8k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$538
Median Monthly Rent
+$156 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas57%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sims Township
United States45
Indiana52
Grant County29
Property Crime in Sims Township
United States48
Indiana47
Grant County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sims Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado22
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sims Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sims Township, IN
Millerview Amish School
9 miles, W
St Paul Parish School
9 miles, NE
King's Academy
11 miles, E
Fd Reese Christian Academy
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sims Township, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
8 miles, E
Indiana University-Kokomo
17 miles, W
Taylor University
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sims Township, IN
Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc
9 miles, E
Marion General Hospital
9 miles, E
Community Howard Regional Health Inc
17 miles, W
St Vincent Mercy Hospital
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sims Township, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
46 miles, NE
Indianapolis International Airport
61 miles, SW
South Bend International Airport
86 miles, N
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
95 miles, SE