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Francesville, IN


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Francesville, Indiana

Francesville, Indiana, in Pulaski county, is 39 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 72 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 905 people in the town.

The People and Families of Francesville

In Francesville, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Francesville had a median family income of $43,438. You won't find a lot of people in Francesville living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,700) in Francesville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Francesville Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Francesville is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Francesville.

Commuting

In Francesville, 92% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Francesville Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Francesville Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Francesville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Francesville, IN

Comparing Francesville 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
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population58
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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