Putnam County, IN

Living in Putnam County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 55
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 82
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Schools 77
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Residents

37k Population -664 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$129k Median Home Value +$9k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$607 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Putnam County

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in Putnam County

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 7
Feb 31 3 5
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 31 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Putnam County, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Putnam County, IN

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Ferndale School
11 miles, W
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Lake View School
17 miles, NW
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Good Tidings Academy
18 miles, SW
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Adams School
18 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Putnam County, IN

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DePauw University
2 miles, S
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Wabash College
26 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Putnam County, IN

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Airports

Airports near Putnam County, IN

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