Decatur Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
36,742 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,164 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$982 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
8
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood 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

Marion County
7
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 26
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, IN State Senate District 35, IN State House District 91, IN
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Schools

Decatur Central High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Valley Mills Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Decatur Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Decatur Twp School for Excellence
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Indianapolis
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Franciscan Health Mooresville
6 miles, SW • 5 star
Iu Health West Hospital
8 miles, N • 5 star
Community Hospital South, Inc
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
106 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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