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West Baden Springs, IN


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West Baden Springs, Indiana

West Baden Springs, Indiana, in Orange county, is 41 miles S of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The town has a population of 618.

The People and Families of West Baden Springs

In West Baden Springs, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Baden Springs had a median family income of $40,357.

West Baden Springs Housing

About 79% of housing units in West Baden Springs are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in West Baden Springs are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In West Baden Springs, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWest Baden Springs Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%West Baden Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of West Baden Springs, IN

Comparing West Baden Springs 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 Population810
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Well-Paid Single Men42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
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