West Terre Haute, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,073 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,770 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$454 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vigo County
1
Terre Haute Metro 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

Vigo County
3
Terre Haute Metro Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 27
Feb 2 4 32
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 38, IN State House District 43, IN
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Schools

West Vigo Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
West Vigo High School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
West Vigo Middle School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Indiana State University
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Union Hospital Inc
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
64 miles, E • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
98 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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