Putnam County, IN
Living in Putnam County
Bikeability19
Walkability55
Commute47
Public Transit20
Affordability84
Public Safety63
Airports58
Hospitals79
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation-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
$61kMedian 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
$129kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$607Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Putnam County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Putnam County, IN
Ferndale School
11 miles, W
Lake View School
17 miles, NW
Good Tidings Academy
18 miles, SW
Adams School
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Putnam County, IN
DePauw University
2 miles, S
Wabash College
26 miles, N
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
28 miles, SW
Indiana State University
33 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Putnam County, IN
Putnam County Hospital
3 miles, S
St Vincent Clay Hospital Inc
17 miles, SW
Hendricks Regional Health
20 miles, E
Franciscan Health Mooresville
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Putnam County, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
30 miles, E
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
80 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
118 miles, S
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
119 miles, SE