Pendleton, IN

Pendleton, Indiana

Pendleton, Indiana, in Madison county, is 8 miles SW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Pendleton contains a population of approximately 3,873.

The People and Families of Pendleton

In Pendleton, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Pendleton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pendleton had a median family income of $54,556. The typical family in Pendleton is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Pendleton. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Pendleton. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pendleton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pendleton Housing

Pendleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pendleton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Pendleton, IN

Comparing Pendleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Pendleton Almanac

Pendleton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pendleton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pendleton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pendleton Public Libraries

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Pendleton High Schools (2004)

PENDLETON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
ONE ARABIAN DR
765-778-2161
Serves 1,025 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

PROVIDENCE JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
9310 S SR 67
765-778-3778
Serves 286 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Pendleton Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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