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Danville, Indiana

Introduction to Danville, Indiana

Danville, Indiana, in Hendricks County, is 19 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is in the Indianapolis area. There are 6,418 residents in Danville.

Danville History

Hendricks County was established in 1824 and named after Indiana Governor William Hendricks. Danville was established in 1827. It is said that the community was named in honor of Daniel Clark, a Justice of the Peace. Danville was once home to Sam Thompson, a famous professional baseball player in the late 19th century.

Danville and nearby Attractions

  • Midwest Aviation Museum
  • Blanton Woods Nature Park
  • Gill Family Aquatic Center
  • Hendricks County Historical Museum
  • President Benjamin Harrison Home
  • Ellis Park

Things To Do In Danville

Splash Island Water Park, located nearby, is a popular recreational destination, especially among children and families. The Hendricks County Historical Museum, built in 1866, was the county jail until 1974. Other nearby museums include the Ben-Hur Museum, the National Art Museum of Sport, Sullivan Museum and the Indiana Medical History Museum. The Harrison Park Golf Course is the local golf course.

Danville Transportation

Indianapolis International Airport is nearby.

Danville Higher Education

Butler University, Ivy Tech State College-Central Indiana, Depauw University and the University of Indianapolis are all accessible from Danville.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Danville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Danville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Danville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Danville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Danville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Danville, IN

Comparing Danville 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 Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone32
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