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Huntingburg, Indiana

Introduction to Huntingburg, Indiana

Huntingburg, Indiana, in Dubois county, is 37 miles N of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 65 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. There are an estimated 5,598 people in the city.

Huntingburg History

The city of Huntingburg is located in southwestern Indiana. Capt. Frederick Geiger's son, Jacob Geiger, came to the region to hunt bears. He liked the place and decided to establish a permanent home. In 1837, Jacob purchased 1,920 acres and became one of the earliest settlers of present day Huntingburg. Huntingburg has been nicknamed as "Hollywood of the Midwest" because movies like, "A League of Their Own", "Hard Rain", and "Soul of the Game" were filmed here.

Huntingburg and Nearby Attractions

  • Indiana Railway Museum
  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
  • Holiday World
  • Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
  • Southside Park
  • Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Huntingburg

There are numerous interesting places to visit in and near Huntingburg. Holiday World has the world’s tallest water ride. The Lincoln Amphitheatre, built in order to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday, is also situated near Huntingburg. Museums in the area include the Indiana Railway Museum, Pigeon Roost State Historic Site, and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Opportunites for outdoor recreation are available at Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area, Jackson State Recreation Area, and Lick Fork State Recreation Area.

Huntingburg Transportation

Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport is near the city.

Huntingburg Higher Education

The closest colleges to Huntingburg include Brescia University, Henderson Community College, and Ivy Tech Community College – Southwest.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHuntingburg Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Huntingburg Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 8%Huntingburg Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Huntingburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Huntingburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Huntingburg, IN

Comparing Huntingburg 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 Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910

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