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Loogootee, IN


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Loogootee, Indiana

Loogootee, Indiana, in Martin county, is 39 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 2,741.

The People and Families of Loogootee

In Loogootee, about 50% of adults are married. Loogootee offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Loogootee had a median family income of $37,625.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Loogootee gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Loogootee Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Loogootee. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Loogootee, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Loogootee tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Loogootee Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Loogootee Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Loogootee, IN

Comparing Loogootee 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
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Racial Diversity23

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime43
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