Eel River Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,605 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,349 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$311,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,347 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hendricks County
3
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

Hendricks County
3
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
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 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IN State Senate District 7, IN State House District 28, IN
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Schools

North Salem Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Tri-West Senior High School
5 miles, E • 4.1 star
Tri-West Middle School
5 miles, E • 4.6 star
Granville Wells Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Wabash College
18 miles, NW • 3.7 star
DePauw University
20 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Empire Beauty School-Speedway
20 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hendricks Regional Health
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
Witham Health Services
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Iu Health West Hospital
16 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
21 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
107 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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