Lancaster Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality 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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,075 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,737 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$216,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wells County
1
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

Wells County
3
Fort Wayne Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 24
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 2 2 37
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Schools

Lancaster Central School
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch
4 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bluffton High School
4 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
4 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Huntington University
20 miles, NW 1.9 star
Indiana Institute of Technology
21 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Bluffton Regional Medical Center
3 miles, SW 4.1 star
Adams Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E 4.1 star
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
19 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
14 miles, N 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
88 miles, N 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
89 miles, E 1 star