New Castle, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
17,356 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,977 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$435 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$614 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Henry County
1
New Castle 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

Henry County
2
New Castle Urban Area
2
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 41
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, IN State Senate District 27, IN State House District 54, IN
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Schools

Parker Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
New Castle High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Eastwood Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
New Castle Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Ball State University
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
Anderson University
20 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Henry County Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
51 miles, W • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
74 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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