Sims, IN
Living in Sims
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
68
Public Transit
1
Affordability
96
Public Safety
89
Airports
54
Hospitals
81
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
106
Population
-100 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+20 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years50%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate90%
Some College10%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
-$18k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+14% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K62%
$50K to $74K18%
$125K to $149K21%
Employers
Private sector100%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation23%
Sales and office27%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$83k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
100%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K59%
$500K to $749K21%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sims
United States45
Indiana52
Grant County29
Property Crime in Sims
United States48
Indiana47
Grant County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
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
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sims, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sims, IN
Millerview Amish School
8 miles, W
St Paul Parish School
11 miles, NE
King's Academy
12 miles, E
Fd Reese Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sims, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
10 miles, E
Indiana University-Kokomo
15 miles, W
Taylor University
19 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sims, IN
Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc
11 miles, NE
Marion General Hospital
11 miles, NE
Community Howard Regional Health Inc
15 miles, W
St Vincent Mercy Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sims, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
48 miles, NE
Indianapolis International Airport
59 miles, SW
South Bend International Airport
87 miles, N
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
96 miles, SE