Elkhart County, IN
Living in Elkhart County
Bikeability38
Walkability22
Commute85
Public Transit13
Affordability88
Public Safety70
Airports29
Hospitals59
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
205kPopulation+7.7k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$666Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas81%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elkhart County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Elkhart County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkhart County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding36
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elkhart County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elkhart County, IN
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
2 miles, SE
Bashor Alternative School
2 miles, W
Northern Maple Christian School
3 miles, W
Bethany Christian Schools
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elkhart County, IN
Goshen College
3 miles, SE
Bethel University
18 miles, W
Indiana University-South Bend
19 miles, W
Radiological Technologies University VT
21 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elkhart County, IN
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc
1 miles, E
Goshen Hospital
3 miles, SE
Elkhart General Hospital
9 miles, NW
Medical Behavioral Hospital-Mishawaka
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Elkhart County, IN
South Bend International Airport
25 miles, W
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
47 miles, N
Fort Wayne International Airport
55 miles, SE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
90 miles, N