Blue Creek Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,450 332.4M (US)
Median Age
16.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,065 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$315,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$306 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Adams County
1
Decatur Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Adams County
1
Decatur Urban Area
1
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 25
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IN State Senate District 19, IN State House District 79, IN
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Schools

Shady Lane School
<1 miles, NE
Salem School
2 miles, W
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Colleges

Wright State University-Lake Campus
20 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Indiana Institute of Technology
30 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Adams Memorial Hospital
9 miles, N • 4.1 star
Van Wert County Hospital
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
Indianapolis International Airport
103 miles, W • 3.2 star
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