Austin, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,588 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,473 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$344 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
1
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
2
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 31
Feb 3 4 35
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 5 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, IN State Senate District 43, IN State House District 69, IN
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Schools

Austin Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Austin High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Austin Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Grace Christian Academy Inc
2 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Hanover College
19 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Indiana University-Southeast
27 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Caris College
29 miles, S
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Hospitals

Scott Memorial Health
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
Schneck Medical Center
16 miles, N • 5 star
St Vincent Jennings Hospital Inc
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
72 miles, N • 3.2 star
Blue Grass Airport
81 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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