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Indiana, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Indiana, Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana county, is 46 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. About 14,895 people live in Indiana.

Indiana History

The area was named Indiana after the newly formed Indiana Territory. Formerly leading industry had been coal mining. The history of the county of Indiana traces back to 1727 when a trading post was established for the Indians near the town of Shelocta. The trading post was set up by a French Huguenot trader, James LeTort. The borough of Indiana is also nicknamed the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World", because at one time, a number of Christmas trees were cultivated in the area.

Indiana and Nearby Attractions

  • Blue Spruce County Park
  • Jimmy Stewart Museum
  • Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
  • Caddie Shak Family Fun Park
  • Johnstown Inclined Plane
  • Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Things To Do In Indiana

Museums such as the Portage Station Museum and Windber Coal Heritage Center may be visited. The Jimmy Stewart Museum, which is near Indiana, exhibits the Hollywood career and hometown history of Jimmy Stewart. There are several parks and recreational areas including Keystone State Park, Blue Knob State Park, Laurel Ridge State Park, and Yellow Creek State Park. Activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking may be enjoyed in these parks. People participate in local festivals like the Jimmy Stewart Festival Week and the Indiana County Fair.

Indiana Transportation

Air transportation is available at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.

Indiana Higher Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is situated in Indiana. Colleges and universities nearby include Westmoreland County Community College, California University of Pennsylvania, and Saint Vincent College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyIndiana Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyIndiana Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyIndiana Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Indiana College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Indiana Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Indiana Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Indiana, PA

Comparing Indiana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens21
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98

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