Center, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
436 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,569 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$815 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
5
Kokomo Metro Area
5
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
4
Kokomo Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 25
Feb 2 7 29
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 3 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Schools

Taylor High School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Taylor Middle School
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Taylor Elementary School
3 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Indiana University-Kokomo
4 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Vincent Mercy Hospital
16 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
51 miles, SW 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
59 miles, E 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
89 miles, N 1.4 star