Ellettsville, IN

Ellettsville, Indiana

Introduction to Ellettsville, Indiana

Ellettsville, Indiana, in Monroe county, is 7 miles NW of Bloomington, Indiana and 44 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Bloomington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,078 people in Ellettsville.

Ellettsville History

Ellettsville was named in honor of Edward Elletts, a local tavern owner. The community was established in 1837 and incorporated in 1866. The limestone industry played an important role in the town’s economic and social growth and development. Most of the schools, churches and government buildings in the town were made of limestone. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, limestone from Ellettsville was used to rebuild the Pentagon.

Ellettsville and nearby Attractions

• William Hammond Mathers Museum
• Indianapolis Zoo
• Paynetown State Recreation Area
• T.C. Steele State Historic Site
• Monroe County Historical Museum
• Middle Fork State Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Ellettsville

The Monroe County Historical Museum, the Indiana University Art Museum and the William Hammond Mathers Museum are the local museums. Artist Theodore Clement Steele's estate, which is now a historic site, is close to Ellettsville as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at Cascades Golf Course, the Salt Creek Golf Retreat or at the Martinsville Golf Club. The Middle Fork State Wildlife Refuge, the North Fork State Wildlife Refuge, the Indianapolis Zoo and the Cataract Falls State Recreation Area are some of the other popular attractions in the area. The Monroe Reservoir, the largest lake and recreational area in Indiana, is located about 15 miles from Ellettsville. The community hosts the Monroe County Fall Festival every year. This festival features games, talent contests, a parade, food and live entertainment.

Ellettsville Transportation

Indianapolis International is the nearest major airport.

Ellettsville Higher Education

Depauw University, Butler University and Indiana University-Bloomington are all accessible from Ellettsville.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Ellettsville, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Ellettsville Almanac

Ellettsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ellettsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ellettsville High Schools (2004)

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
601 S EDGEWOOD DR
812-876-2277
Serves 843 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Ellettsville Colleges

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