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Mooresville, Indiana

Introduction to Mooresville, Indiana

Located in Morgan county, Mooresville, Indiana, is 15 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Mooresville has a population of 9,273.

Mooresville History

Mooresville was founded by Samuel Moore in 1824, of whom the town is named after. The first cabin in the town was built by Asa Bales. The first school society of Mooresville was established in 1828. Mooresville was incorporated as a town in 1838. The Savings Bank of Mooresville, which was the town's first bank, was established in 1872. The town is located in Morgan county, which was formed in 1822.

Mooresville and nearby Attractions

  • Academy Building Museum
  • White River State Park
  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis
  • Fort Harrison State Park
  • President Benjamin Harrison Home
  • Indianapolis Art Center

Things To Do In Mooresville

Mooresville is home to the Academy Building Museum and the Grace Missionary Church. The Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, and Indiana Medical History Museum are less than a half-hour drive away. The President Benjamin Harrison Home and James Whitcomb Riley House are among the other historic sites near Mooresville. In addition, the White River State Park and Fort Harrison State Park offer many recreational opportunities.

Mooresville Transportation

Indianapolis International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Mooresville Higher Education

Higher education is available at University of Indianapolis, Butler University, and Ivy Tech State College - Central Indiana.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Mooresville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Mooresville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Mooresville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 18%Mooresville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Mooresville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Mooresville, IN

Comparing Mooresville 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 Old1010
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime55

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