Center Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
872 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$109,531 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$602 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rush County
1
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rush County
3
Indiana
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Mays Community Academy
2 miles, E · 4.6star
Knightstown Intermediate School
6 miles, N · 3.7star
Knightstown High School
6 miles, N · 3.2star
Knightstown Elementary School
6 miles, N · 4.6star
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Colleges

Anderson University
28 miles, N · 1.9star
Earlham College
30 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Rush Memorial Hospital
8 miles, S · 4.1star
Henry County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE · 3.2star
Hancock Regional Hospital
16 miles, NW · 4.1star
Fayette Regional Health System
19 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
87 miles, NE · 1.4star
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