Bower, Elkhart, IN
Living in Bower
Bikeability
20
Walkability
9
Commute
97
Public Transit
3
Affordability
100
Public Safety
49
Airports
36
Hospitals
61
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.2k
Population
+295 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Other5%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$1.3k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$91k
Median Home Value
-$3.9k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$594
Median Monthly Rent
-$20 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K62%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Utility gas96%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bower
United States45
Indiana52
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area31
Elkhart County31
Property Crime in Bower
United States48
Indiana47
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area21
Elkhart County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 15 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bower
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bower, Elkhart, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bower, Elkhart, IN
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
1 miles, NE
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School
2 miles, SE
Crossing National, Inc
2 miles, S
Elkhart Adventist Christian School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bower, Elkhart, IN
Bethel University
10 miles, W
Indiana University-South Bend
12 miles, W
Goshen College
12 miles, SE
University of Notre Dame
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bower, Elkhart, IN
Elkhart General Hospital
1 miles, S
Medical Behavioral Hospital-Mishawaka
9 miles, W
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
9 miles, W
Unity Medical and Surgical Hospital
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bower, Elkhart, IN
South Bend International Airport
17 miles, W
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
44 miles, NE
Fort Wayne International Airport
64 miles, SE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
86 miles, N