Spencer, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,308 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,994 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Owen County
2
Bloomington Metro Area
4
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Owen County
3
Bloomington Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 28
Feb 2 4 32
Mar 3 1 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 37, IN State House District 46, IN
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Schools

Owen Valley Community High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Owen Valley Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Spencer Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
McCormick's Creek Elementary Sch
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Indiana University-Bloomington
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
DePauw University
25 miles, N • 3.7 star
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
33 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Monroe Hospital
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Putnam County Hospital
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
39 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
95 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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