Penntown, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$322,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$482 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$745 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ripley 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

Ripley County
1
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 29
Feb 3 4 33
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, IN State Senate District 42, IN State House District 55, IN
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Schools

Sunman Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Sunman-Dearborn Middle School
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Miami University-Oxford
25 miles, E • 2.8 star
Mount Saint Joseph University
27 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati
27 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Dearborn County Hospital
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
71 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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