Ireland, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
63 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,554 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$341,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$660 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dubois County
1
Jasper Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dubois County
1
Jasper Urban Area
1
Indiana
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) 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 3 30
Feb 3 4 34
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 6 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Ireland Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Jasper Middle School
3 miles, E · 4.1star

Colleges

Oakland City University
20 miles, W · 1.4star
Vincennes University
34 miles, NW · 1.9star
Vincennes Beauty College
34 miles, NW · 1star

Hospitals

Daviess Community Hospital
19 miles, N · 4.1star

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
39 miles, W · 1.4star
Indianapolis International Airport
98 miles, NE · 3.2star