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Redkey, IN


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Redkey, Indiana

Redkey, Indiana, in Jay county, is 16 miles NE of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 66 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 1,427 people lived in Redkey.

The People and Families of Redkey

In Redkey, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Redkey had a median family income of $36,042.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Redkey.

Redkey Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Redkey are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Redkey compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Redkey, 96% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Redkey, IN

Comparing Redkey 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 Old86
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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