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Nappanee, Indiana

Introduction to Nappanee, Indiana

Located in Elkhart county, Nappanee, Indiana, is 16 miles S of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 90 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Elkhart - Goshen metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,710 people live in Nappanee.

Nappanee History

The community of Nappanee developed thanks to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was founded in the year 1874. There is a large population of Amish farmers in the locality. According to some sources, the name Nappanee is derived from a word meaning "flour" (another interesting fact about this name is that every letter in it is repeated twice). The economy of Nappanee is largely dependent on agriculture.

Nappanee and nearby Attractions

  • Copshaholm House Museum & Historic Oliver Gardens
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
  • Stauffer Park
  • Elkhart county Historical Museum
  • Mount Etna State Recreation Area
  • Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Nappanee

The city of Nappanee hosts the Apple Festival every year in September. The Elkhart County Historical Museum showcases the local history of the area. The Black Pine Animal Park or the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo are near the city. The Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area is in the area as well.

Nappanee Transportation

The Fort Wayne International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Nappanee Higher Education

Schools for higher studies can be attended at the University of Notre Dame, the Indiana University-South Bend, and the Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyNappanee Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Nappanee Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Nappanee Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Nappanee Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Nappanee Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Nappanee, IN

Comparing Nappanee 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity38
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better68
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime66
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