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Rising Sun, IN


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Rising Sun, Indiana

Rising Sun, Indiana is 25 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Ohio county. The city is part of the Cincinnati metro area. The population of Rising Sun is 2,470.

The People and Families of Rising Sun

In Rising Sun, about 53% of adults are married. Adults in Rising Sun are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rising Sun had a median family income of $46,731.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Rising Sun.

Rising Sun Housing

Of the housing in Rising Sun, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in Rising Sun are low by Indiana standards.

Commuting

In Rising Sun, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Rising Sun Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rising Sun Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rising Sun, IN

Comparing Rising Sun 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
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population68
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built46
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