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Battle Ground, Indiana, in Tippecanoe county, is 6 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 62 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lafayette metropolitan area. Battle Ground contains a population of approximately 1,323.
In Battle Ground, about 71% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Battle Ground, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Battle Ground had a median family income of $60,125. The typical family in Battle Ground is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Battle Ground have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Battle Ground favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $950. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Battle Ground has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Battle Ground, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Battle Ground strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Battle Ground to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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