Mecca, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
670 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$392 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Parke County
1
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Parke County
1
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 27
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
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 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 23, IN State House District 42, IN
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Schools

Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Montezuma Elementary School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Vermillion High School
5 miles, W • 3.7 star
South Vermillion Middle School
5 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
17 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
17 miles, S • 4.6 star
Indiana State University
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Union Hospital Clinton
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Union Hospital Inc
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Vincent Clay Hospital Inc
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
55 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
117 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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