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Mentone, IN


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Mentone, Indiana

Mentone, Indiana, in Kosciusko county, is 35 miles S of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 96 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. About 898 people people live in Mentone.

The People and Families of Mentone

In Mentone, about 61% of adults are married. The people of Mentone spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mentone had a median family income of $42,222.

Mentone Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Mentone, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Mentone, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Mentone, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 4%trophyMentone Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mentone, IN

Comparing Mentone 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built11
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