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Tipton County

Population in July 2008: 707. Population change since 2000: +86.1%
Males: 368  (52.1%)
Females: 339  (47.9%)

Median resident age:  36.7 years
Indiana median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 46049.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,797 (it was $40,625 in 2000)
Kempton:  $48,797
Indiana:  $47,448

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,416
Kempton:  $19,416
Indiana:  $23,805

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $89,152 (it was $65,000 in 2000)
Kempton:  $89,152
Indiana:  $122,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $86,942; Detached houses: $89,608; Townhouses or other attached units: $73,983; Mobile homes: $47,857

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Races in Kempton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • American Indian (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)

2008 cost of living index in Kempton: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (20.5%), United States (15.8%), English (8.2%), Irish (5.8%), Polish (5.3%), Dutch (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 928 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 4346 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kempton

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kempton town

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.8%
Indiana:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Kempton:  0.9% ($614)
Indiana:  0.9% ($868)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anderson, IN (31.7 miles , pop. 59,734).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (34.6 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (131.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Michigantown, IN (3.0 miles ), Russiaville, IN (3.1 miles ), Kirklin, IN (3.1 miles ), Sharpsville, IN (3.1 miles ), Tipton, IN (3.2 miles ), Sheridan, IN (3.3 miles ), Indian Heights, IN (3.4 miles ), Atlanta, IN (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2005: 64 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2006: 48 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 40.29 N, Longitude: 86.23 W

Area code: 765

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Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+3.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Transportation equipment (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Metal and metal products (11%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Chemicals (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Computer and electronic products (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (16%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)



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Kempton-area historical tornado activity is above Indiana state average. It is 215% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Kempton town center killed 25 people and injured 835 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 tornado 12.8 miles away from the town center injured 44 people.


Kempton-area historical earthquake activity is below Indiana state average. It is 93% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.4 miles away from Kempton center
On 9/12/2004 at 13:05:19, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 MW, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 53.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/2000 at 03:54:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/20/1990 at 14:04:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 54.9 miles away from Kempton center
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 45.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/16/1996 at 01:58:31, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.6 miles away from Kempton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Kempton:
  • TIPTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; TIPTON, IN)
  • HOWARD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; KOKOMO, IN)
  • ST VINCENT FRANKFORT HOSPITAL INC (about 15 miles; FRANKFORT, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Kempton, IN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kempton:
  • BUTLER UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,721)
  • ANDERSON UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; ANDERSON, IN; FT enrollment: 2,116)
  • INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; MARION, IN; FT enrollment: 6,684)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS (about 36 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; FT enrollment: 19,818)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-CENTRAL INDIANA (about 37 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; FT enrollment: 3,397)
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 38 miles; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; FT enrollment: 36,407)
  • UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS (about 43 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; FT enrollment: 2,784)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Indiana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.7%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.3%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.5%
Whole state:  9.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kempton, IN



Kempton compared to Indiana state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Tipton County Indiana:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (25%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Kempton

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Methodist Church The Wesleyan Church
Adherents20.5%19.6%15.4%10.8%7.9%
Congregations3.4%20.7%6.9%17.2%13.8%
NameLutheran ChurchSeparate Baptists in ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USANew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsOther religions
Adherents7.4%4.1%3.7%3.3%7.2%
Congregations3.4%3.4%3.4%3.4%24.1%
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$1,014
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$461
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,386$16,6320$0
Totals for Government 1$1,386$16,6325$1,475



Kempton government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $86,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
    Rents: $1,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
    Property Sale Other: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $12,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $114,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $21,000
    Highways: $10,000
  • Tax - Property: $53,000
    Individual Income: $15,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $27,000

6.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,156 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.19%
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 Howard County, IN  1.91% ($35,154 average AGI)
from Hamilton County, IN  1.21% ($31,333)
from Madison County, IN  0.70% ($34,111)


7.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,688 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.20%
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 Howard County, IN  2.00% ($38,708 average AGI)
to Hamilton County, IN  1.19% ($43,558)
to Madison County, IN  0.77% ($26,900)


Strongest AM radio stations in Kempton:
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBAA (920 AM; 5 kW; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PURDUE UNIVERSITY)
  • WNDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBRI (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WXNT (1430 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kempton:
  • WSHW (99.7 FM; FRANKFORT, IN; Owner: KASPAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WWKI (100.5 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFBQ (94.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZWZ (92.5 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GRP OF KOKOMO, INC)
  • WRZX (103.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTPI (107.9 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNOU (93.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFMS (95.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: WFMS LICO, INC)
  • WYXB (105.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZPL (99.5 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WGRL (93.9 FM; NOBLESVILLE, IN; Owner: INDY LICO, INC.)
  • WFYI-FM (90.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: METROPOLITAN IN. PUBLIC B/CING, INC.)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WURK (101.7 FM; ELWOOD, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WHHH (96.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WYJZ (100.9 FM; LEBANON, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WIWC (91.7 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Kempton:
  • WTTK (Channel 29; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WTHR (Channel 13; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOINDIANA, INC.)
  • WRTV (Channel 6; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WISH-TV (Channel 8; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXIN (Channel 59; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WHMB-TV (Channel 40; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLFI-TV (Channel 18; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PRIMELAND TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WALV-CA (Channel 50; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOHIO, INC..)
  • WBXI-CA (Channel 47; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WFYI (Channel 20; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKGK-LP (Channel 48; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WIIH-CA (Channel 11; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKOG-LP (Channel 31; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WDNI-LP (Channel 65; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WIPX-LP (Channel 51; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTBU-TV (Channel 69; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: BUTLER UNIVERSITY)


Kempton fatal accident list:
Dec 11, 2007 12:10 AM, Sr-28, Cr-1100, Lat: 40.272983, Lon: -86.221075, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 8, 1977 01:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 244' N From The Inter Of Sr 28 & Cr 1150 On The W Side Of Cr 1150, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: KNKA798
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/21/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009, Certifier: Michael J Small
    Registrant: Centennial Communications, 2422 West State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, Phone: (260) 760-4126, Fax: (260) 760-4186

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Edward G Roach, 244' N From The Inter Of Sr 28 & Cr 1150 On The W Side Of Cr 1150, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 81.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00131772
    Registrant: Sba Towers, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Kempton)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 11
  • Hazardous Condition: 8

Incident types - Kempton


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