Gaston, IN
Living in Gaston
Bikeability
1
Walkability
5
Commute
70
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
75
Airports
57
Hospitals
76
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
875
Population
+58 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate47%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$8.4k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector76%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$59k
Median Home Value
-$6.2k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$576
Median Monthly Rent
+$133 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K3%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaston
United States45
Indiana52
Muncie Metro Area32
Delaware County32
Property Crime in Gaston
United States48
Indiana47
Muncie Metro Area58
Delaware County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado14
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaston, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaston, IN
Heritage Hall Christian School
9 miles, S
St Mary Elementary School
10 miles, W
Delaware Christian Academy
12 miles, E
St Lawrence Catholic School
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Gaston, IN
Ball State University
9 miles, SE
Taylor University
10 miles, N
Anderson University
16 miles, SW
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaston, IN
Meridian Services Corp
9 miles, SE
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SE
Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital
13 miles, NE
Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Gaston, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
49 miles, N
Indianapolis International Airport
59 miles, SW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
73 miles, E
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport
98 miles, SE