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Sullivan County

Population in July 2008: 1,178. Population change since 2000: -0.2%
 

Males: 573  (48.6%)
Females: 605  (51.4%)

Median resident age:  37.4 years
Indiana median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 47850.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $37,191 (it was $30,478 in 2000)
Farmersburg:  $37,191
Indiana:  $47,966

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $19,012

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $77,058 (it was $54,100 in 2000)
Farmersburg:  $77,058
Indiana:  $125,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $75,022; Detached houses: $80,557; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $176,344; Mobile homes: $19,254
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Races in Farmersburg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Farmersburg: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (17.9%), German (15.2%), English (14.1%), Irish (10.3%), Dutch (2.5%), Scottish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 559 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 1624 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Farmersburg

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Farmersburg town

  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

13 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.1%
Indiana:  3.1%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Farmersburg, Indiana in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Farmersburg to the number of sex offenders is 393 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Farmersburg:  0.9% ($499)
Indiana:  0.9% ($868)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (15.0 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (75.6 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (179.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Shelburn, IN (2.3 miles ), Hymera, IN (2.5 miles ), Riley, IN (3.2 miles) , Sullivan, IN (3.3 miles ), Jasonville, IN (3.4 miles ), Dugger, IN (3.8 miles ), Clay City, IN (3.8 miles ), Terre Haute, IN (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 39.25 N, Longitude: 87.38 W

Area code: 812

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Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+2.5%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)



Average climate in Farmersburg, Indiana

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Farmersburg-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.0 miles away from the Farmersburg town center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/29/1963, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Farmersburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 61.7 miles away from Farmersburg center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 40.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.3 miles away from Farmersburg center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 59.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 57.9 miles away from Farmersburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Farmersburg:
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; SULLIVAN, IN)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farmersburg:
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 10 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,099)
  • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 9,597)
  • DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,197)
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON (about 47 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IN; FT enrollment: 33,835)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 56 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
Public high school in Farmersburg:
  • NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 501; Location: 910 E CR 975 N; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Farmersburg:
  • FARMERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 245; Location: 417 W MAIN ST; Grades: KG - 06)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Indiana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.0%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.8%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  11.0%
Whole state:  9.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  5.5%
Whole state:  4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Farmersburg, IN


10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Farmersburg compared to Indiana state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Farmersburg (2009 data):
  • Harris National Association: Farmersburg Branch at 11612 North U.S. 41, branch established on 1934-11-02. Info updated 2008-10-06: Bank assets: $67,306.7 mil, Deposits: $53,354.5 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, negative income in the last year, 290 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal
  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Farmersburg Branch at 819 W. Main St., branch established on 1984-12-31. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,224.6 mil, Deposits: $1,531.1 mil, headquarters in Terre Haute, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 50 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Sullivan County Indiana:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (74%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Religion statistics for Farmersburg

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 36.55%
Here36.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents22.1%19.0%18.3%10.4%6.0%
Congregations6.8%6.8%28.8%20.3%6.8%
NameCatholic Church General Conference Churches of GodNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other
Adherents5.3%3.1%3.0%2.8%9.8%
Congregations1.7%1.7%1.7%5.1%20.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$418
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$676
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,350$28,2000$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,838
Sewerage 2$5,115$30,6900$0
Totals for Government 3$7,465$29,8608$2,932



5.36% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,245 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.36%
Indiana average:  6.54%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Vigo County, IN  1.52% ($27,616 average AGI)
from Greene County, IN  0.99% ($27,699)
from Knox County, IN  0.35% ($35,231)


6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,262 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.11%
Indiana average:  6.56%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Vigo County, IN  1.77% ($27,576 average AGI)
to Greene County, IN  0.78% ($24,500)
to Marion County, IN  0.34% ($28,360)


Strongest AM radio stations in Farmersburg:
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGCL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC,)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBOW (1300 AM; 1 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farmersburg:
  • WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNDI-FM (95.3 FM; SULLIVAN, IN; Owner: J T M BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
  • WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
  • WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVR (105.5 FM; WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMHD-FM (90.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
  • WCRT (88.5 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WSKT (92.7 FM; SPENCER, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WACF (98.5 FM; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSDM-FM (97.7 FM; BRAZIL, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • W236AE (95.1 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Farmersburg:
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTIU (Channel 30; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
  • W57AO (Channel 57; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: FULL GOS. BUS. MENS. FELLOW INTL.)


Farmersburg fatal accident list:
Mar 30, 2008 03:15 AM, Cr-200, Cr-900, Lat: 39.215764, Lon: -87.370147, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 18, 1998 03:55 AM, Us-41, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 11, 1992 12:35 AM, Hopewell, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 6, 1990 07:03 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 15, 1976 07:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Farmersburg)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Farmersburg, IN)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Farmersburg)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: BEECH C35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5976C , Serial Number: D-3328, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 12/08/1955
    Registrant (Individual): James A Klug, Po Box 231, Farmersburg, IN 47850


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 21
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Farmersburg


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Farmersburg on our top lists:
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Electronic shopping and mail-order houses"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Fuel dealers"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Music stores"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"

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