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Patoka, IN


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Patoka, Indiana

Patoka, Indiana, in Gibson county, is 29 miles N of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 99 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The town has a population of 749.

The People and Families of Patoka

In Patoka, about 55% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Patoka is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patoka had a median family income of $40,227.

Patoka Housing

About 83% of housing units in Patoka are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Patoka are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Indiana.

Commuting

In Patoka, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Patoka Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Patoka Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Patoka, IN

Comparing Patoka 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population69
Racial Diversity46
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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