Blackford County, IN
Living in Blackford County
Bikeability17
Walkability39
Commute65
Public Transit20
Affordability99
Public Safety94
Airports50
Hospitals79
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-947 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate50%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value-$7k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas10%
Utility gas39%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blackford County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Blackford County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackford County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blackford County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blackford County, IN
Delaware Christian Academy
16 miles, S
King's Academy
16 miles, W
Jay County Christian Academy
16 miles, E
Loblolly School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Blackford County, IN
Taylor University
9 miles, W
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
18 miles, W
Ball State University
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blackford County, IN
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc
18 miles, E
Marion General Hospital
19 miles, W
Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Blackford County, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
36 miles, N
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
70 miles, SE
Indianapolis International Airport
73 miles, SW
South Bend International Airport
100 miles, NW