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Shoals, IN


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Shoals, Indiana

Shoals, Indiana, in Martin county, is 37 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 62 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The town is home to some 807 residents.

The People and Families of Shoals

In Shoals, about 46% of adults are married. People in Shoals have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of Shoals are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shoals had a median family income of $31,964.

Shoals Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Shoals was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Shoals, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyShoals Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Shoals, IN

Comparing Shoals 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built68
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