Ward Township, IN
Living in Ward Township
Bikeability
5
Walkability
9
Commute
27
Public Transit
8
Affordability
100
Public Safety
99
Airports
54
Hospitals
83
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
86
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1k
Population
-13 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-8 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$3.1k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$69k
Median Home Value
-$26k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$510
Median Monthly Rent
+$169 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K65%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas30%
Utility gas42%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward Township
United States45
Indiana52
Randolph County3
Property Crime in Ward Township
United States48
Indiana47
Randolph County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado16
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward Township, IN
Jay County Christian Academy
12 miles, N
Limberlost Creek School
17 miles, N
Delaware Christian Academy
17 miles, W
Indian Hill School
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ward Township, IN
Ball State University
24 miles, W
Indiana University-East
28 miles, S
Earlham College
31 miles, S
Wright State University-Lake Campus
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward Township, IN
St Vincent Randolph Hospital Inc
7 miles, S
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc
12 miles, N
Wayne Healthcare
21 miles, SE
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ward Township, IN
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
46 miles, SE
Fort Wayne International Airport
51 miles, N
Indianapolis International Airport
80 miles, SW