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Flora, IN


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Flora, Indiana

Flora, Indiana, in Carroll county, is 20 miles NE of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 57 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town has a population of 2,227.

The People and Families of Flora

In Flora, about 57% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Flora features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Flora had a median family income of $43,257.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Flora residents, with $4,020. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Flora Housing

In Flora, 74% 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 town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Flora without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Flora, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Flora Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Flora Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Flora, IN

Comparing Flora 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built23
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