Root Township, IN
Living in Root Township
Bikeability7
Walkability2
Commute89
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety97
Airports17
Hospitals64
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.3kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector85%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value-$5.7k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$602Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Root Township
United States45
Indiana52
Adams County4
Property Crime in Root Township
United States48
Indiana47
Adams County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Root Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Root Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Root Township, IN
Zion Lutheran School
3 miles, S
St Joseph School
3 miles, S
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
4 miles, NW
St Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Root Township, IN
Indiana Institute of Technology
17 miles, NW
Purdue University Fort Wayne
19 miles, NW
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Root Township, IN
Adams Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Park Center, Inc
17 miles, NW
St Joseph Hospital
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Root Township, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
15 miles, NW
Toledo Express Airport
77 miles, NE
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
77 miles, SE
South Bend International Airport
92 miles, NW