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Winchester, Indiana

Introduction to Winchester, Indiana

Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County, is 21 miles E of Muncie, Indiana and 68 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city’s population is approximately 5,037.

Winchester History

Winchester was named after Winchester, England. It is the county seat of Randolph County, and also is the largest city in the county. Randolph County was established in 1818 and named after Randolph County, North Carolina, where the original settlers in this area were from.

Winchester and nearby Attractions

  • Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum
  • Fort Recovery
  • McVey Memorial Forest
  • Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark
  • Saratoga Community Park
  • Randolph County Museum

Things To Do In Winchester

Local historic sites and museums include the Indian Boundary Monument, the Randolph County Historical Museum, the Ridgeville Civil War Monument, the Ridgeville-Kitselman Museum and the Art Coop. The Hickory Hills Golf Course, the Winchester Golf Club and the Union City Country Club are the local golf courses. Visitors can also enjoy canoeing on the Mississinewa and White Rivers, while fishing opportunities are available at the Farmland Conservation Club and at Wheeler Lake. Local parks include Goodrich Park, Railroad Park, Saratoga Community Park, Wild Cat Park and Harter Park. The community hosts events like the Mom, Baseball and Apple Pie Festival, and the Taste of Randolph County every year.

Winchester Transportation

James M. Cox Dayton International is the nearest major airport.

Winchester Higher Education

Ivy Tech State College-East Central, Anderson University and Sinclair Community College are close by.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Winchester Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Winchester Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Winchester Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Winchester Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Winchester, IN

Comparing Winchester 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime55

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