Whitley County, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
34,388 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,790 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$509 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$659 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fort Wayne Metro Area
3
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

Fort Wayne Metro Area
5
Indiana
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 24
Feb 2 7 27
Mar 3 4 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 3 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Indian Springs Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 4.1star
Little Turtle Elementary School
1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Mary Raber Elementary School
2 miles, NE · 2.8star
Columbia City High School
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Manchester University
16 miles, W · 2.3star
Huntington University
16 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Parkview Whitley Hospital
2 miles, E · 3.2star
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
15 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
19 miles, SE · 1.4star
South Bend International Airport
58 miles, NW · 1.4star
Toledo Express Airport
93 miles, E · 1star
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