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French Lick, IN


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French Lick, Indiana

French Lick, Indiana, in Orange county, is 42 miles S of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. There are an estimated 1,941 people in the town.

The People and Families of French Lick

In French Lick, about 49% of adults are married. In French Lick, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, French Lick had a median family income of $36,583.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($25) in French Lick. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

French Lick Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in French Lick is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. French Lick is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In French Lick, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in French Lick.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%French Lick Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%French Lick Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of French Lick, IN

Comparing French Lick 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
Senior Citizens810
Age of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built57
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French Lick Springs Hotel between 1900 and 1915

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