La Fontaine, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
873 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$485 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wabash County
1
Wabash 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

Wabash County
1
Wabash Urban Area
1
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 25
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Schools

Southwood Elementary School
5 miles, N 3.7 star
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
6 miles, N 3.7 star
White's Jr-Sr High School
6 miles, N 1.4 star
John W Kendall Elem School
7 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
11 miles, S 3.2 star
Taylor University
19 miles, S 1.9 star
Huntington University
19 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Marion General Hospital
8 miles, S 4.1 star
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
12 miles, N 4.1 star
Dukes Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
35 miles, E 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
73 miles, SW 3.2 star
South Bend International Airport
78 miles, N 1.4 star