Eel River Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
4,230 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,734 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allen County
4
Fort Wayne Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allen County
5
Fort Wayne Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 24
Feb 2 8 27
Mar 3 4 37
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 40
Dec 3 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IN State Senate District 16, IN State House District 81, IN
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Schools

Churubusco Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Carroll Middle School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Eel River Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Dupont Hospital Llc
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Parkview Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
64 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
79 miles, E • 1 star
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