Thorntown, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
1,155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$367 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boone County
1
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Boone County
1
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IN State Senate District 7, IN State House District 41, IN
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Schools

Thorntown Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Clinton Prairie Elementary School
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Wabash College
17 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Witham Health Services
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
33 miles, S • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
95 miles, E • 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
110 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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