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Angola, Indiana

Introduction to Angola, Indiana

Located in Steuben county, Angola, Indiana, is 35 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 74 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. There are 7,344 residents living in the city.

Angola History

The city of Angola was founded by Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore. Nestled in the northeast corner of Indiana, the area was originally a 19th century trading center. Glacial lakes and fertile fields propelled business in the county, and it now has a seat on Steuben county.

Angola and nearby Attractions

  • Civil War Monument
  • National Guard Armory
  • Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo
  • Rapid Raceway
  • Pokagon State Park
  • Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Things To Do In Angola

The city has many well-facilitated recreational areas including the Camp Sack and Buck Lake Ranch, offering venues such as camping, hiking, whitewater, skiing, and snowboarding. The Zollner Golf Course and the Glendarin Hills Golf Club are located within the city. Angola celebrates some festivals in September such as the Fallfest and the Fiesta Latina. The Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo and the Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum are nearby.

Angola Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Fort Wayne International Airport.

Angola Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Indiana University, the Spring Arbor University, and the Kellogg Community College.

High Points

Angola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyAngola Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAngola Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Angola Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Angola College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Angola Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Angola Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Angola, IN

Comparing Angola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity49
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime21

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