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La Fontaine, Indiana, in Wabash county, is 37 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 66 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 900 people in the town.
In La Fontaine, about 54% of adults are married.
La Fontaine has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, La Fontaine had a median family income of $47,031. La Fontaine has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in La Fontaine, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($375) in La Fontaine. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 74% of housing in La Fontaine is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in La Fontaine. The town is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in La Fontaine.
In La Fontaine, 94% 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.
La Fontaine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing La Fontaine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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