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Elwood, Indiana

Introduction to Elwood, Indiana

Located in Madison county, Elwood, Indiana, is 14 miles NW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 39 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Elwood has a population of 9,737 residents.

Elwood History

Elwood was originally known as Quincy and founded by Mark Simmons, James Anderson, and J. B. Frazier. The first school was built in 1853. The Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad entered the area in 1857. The city was renamed Elwood on June 15, 1869, after the son of a settler called Jesse B. Fraiser. Elwood was originally incorporated into the state in 1872, as a town. Later, in 1891, it was reincorporated as a city; William DeHority was elected as the first mayor of the city.

Elwood and nearby Attractions

  • Greentown Glass Museum
  • Seiberling Mansion
  • Fairmount Historical Museum
  • Mounds State Park
  • Indiana Transportation Museum
  • Red Bridge State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Elwood

The Indiana Transportation Museum, Elwood Haynes Museum, Greentown Glass Museum, James Dean Memorial Gallery, and Automotive Heritage Museum are located in the city. The Callaway Park is nearby. The Red Bridge State Recreation Area, Mounds State Park, Summit Lake State Park, and Pearson Mill State Recreation Area offer many recreational opportunities. The annual Glass Festival is organized by the residents of Elwood in the month of August.

Elwood Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Anderson Municipal Airport - Darlington Field.

Elwood Higher Education

Schools for higher education are available at the Anderson University, Ball State University, and Indiana Wesleyan University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Elwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Elwood, IN

Comparing Elwood 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 Population76
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use14
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime22
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