Parke County, IN
Living in Parke County
Bikeability20
Walkability23
Commute38
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports38
Hospitals58
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-448 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value-$2.7k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median Monthly Rent+$43 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas37%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Parke County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Parke County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Parke County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Parke County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Parke County, IN
Adams School
2 miles, E
Breezy Knoll School
3 miles, N
Lake View School
4 miles, E
Leatherwood Creek
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Parke County, IN
DePauw University
20 miles, SE
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
21 miles, S
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
23 miles, SW
Wabash College
24 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Parke County, IN
Union Hospital Clinton
14 miles, SW
St Vincent Clay Hospital Inc
18 miles, S
Putnam County Hospital
21 miles, SE
Union Hospital Inc
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Parke County, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
48 miles, E
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
60 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
121 miles, S