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Bicknell, IN


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Bicknell, Indiana

Bicknell, Indiana, in Knox county, is 48 miles S of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 91 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 3,378.

The People and Families of Bicknell

In Bicknell, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bicknell had a median family income of $32,935.

Bicknell Housing

In Bicknell, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Bicknell without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Bicknell, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBicknell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Bicknell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bicknell, IN

Comparing Bicknell 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
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population69
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built11
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