Mexico, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,122 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,695 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami County
1
Peru 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

Miami County
3
Peru Urban Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 24
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 6 29

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 (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 18, IN State House District 23, IN
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Schools

Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
Peru High School
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
Peru Junior High School
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Manchester University
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
Indiana University-Kokomo
24 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Dukes Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
15 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
49 miles, E • 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
63 miles, N • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
76 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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