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Henry County

Population in July 2008: 233. Population change since 2000: -11.4%
 

Males: 106  (45.6%)
Females: 127  (54.4%)

Median resident age:  34.5 years
Indiana median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 47387.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,370 (it was $31,944 in 2000)
Straughn:  $38,370
Indiana:  $47,448

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,021
Straughn:  $17,021
Indiana:  $23,805

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $87,095 (it was $63,500 in 2000)
Straughn:  $87,095
Indiana:  $122,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $91,418; Detached houses: $89,957; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $61,633

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Races in Straughn:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Straughn: 70.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (19.8%), German (15.6%), Irish (11.4%), United States (11.4%), Dutch (5.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1080 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 1667 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Straughn

  • High school or higher: 74.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Straughn town

  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 2.3%

1 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.4%
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:

Straughn:  0.6% ($355)
Indiana:  0.9% ($868)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Muncie, IN (27.1 miles , pop. 67,430).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (45.6 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (188.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Lewisville, IN (1.8 miles ), Dublin, IN (2.1 miles ), Mount Auburn, IN (2.3 miles) , Cambridge City, IN (2.5 miles ), Milton, IN (2.7 miles ), Dunreith, IN (2.8 miles) , Spiceland, IN (2.8 miles ), East Germantown, IN (2.8 miles ).

Latitude: 39.81 N, Longitude: 85.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

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Population change in the 1990s: -55 (-17.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (15%)
  • Transportation equipment (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (5%)
  • Personal and laundry services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Secondary school teachers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Financial managers (3%)
  • Computer specialists (3%)



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Straughn-area historical tornado activity is above Indiana state average. It is 211% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Straughn town center injured 17 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1980, a category 4 tornado 16.5 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Straughn-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 70.0 miles away from Straughn 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 30.7 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 75.3 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 77.7 miles away from Straughn center
On 4/17/1990 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from Straughn 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 Straughn:
  • HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • FAYETTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOC INC (about 13 miles; CONNERSVILLE, IN)
  • REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES (about 16 miles; RICHMOND, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Straughn, IN

Amtrak station near Straughn:
  • 14 miles: CONNERSVILLE (1012 EASTERN AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Straughn:
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-EAST CENTRAL (about 24 miles; MUNCIE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,013)
  • BALL STATE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; MUNCIE, IN; FT enrollment: 17,039)
  • ANDERSON UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; ANDERSON, IN; FT enrollment: 2,116)
  • MIAMI UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 40 miles; OXFORD, OH; FT enrollment: 15,704)
  • UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS (about 46 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; FT enrollment: 2,784)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS (about 47 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; FT enrollment: 19,818)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-CENTRAL INDIANA (about 47 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; FT enrollment: 3,397)
Public high school in Straughn:
  • TRI JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 378; Location: 6972 S SR 103; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Straughn:
  • TRI-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 342; Location: 6972 S SR 103; Grades: KG - 06)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Straughn and their reported violations in the past:

NEW LISBON CAMPGROUND - BACK (Population served: 33, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
NEW LISBON CAMPGROUND - FRONT (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 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:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  15.3%
Whole state:  9.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Straughn, IN



Straughn compared to Indiana state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • 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 significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Straughn travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Henry County Indiana:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Straughn

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of the NazareneUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents11.4%11.3%10.7%10.6%10.4%
Congregations8.0%8.0%14.0%11.0%4.0%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelCatholic Church The Wesleyan ChurchOther religions
Adherents5.8%5.3%5.0%4.8%24.7%
Congregations1.0%1.0%2.0%5.0%46.0%
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 3$1,863
Electric Power 0$0 3$1,880
Totals for Government 0$0 6$3,743



Straughn government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $9,000
    All Other: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $97,000
    General - Other: $54,000
    Fire Protection: $19,000
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $4,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $16,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $89,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $101,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $14,000
    Individual Income: $7,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $23,000

5.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,096 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.18%
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 Madison County, IN  0.82% ($36,507 average AGI)
from Delaware County, IN  0.53% ($32,724)
from Hancock County, IN  0.52% ($34,206)


6.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,397 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.02%
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 Madison County, IN  0.76% ($31,746 average AGI)
to Marion County, IN  0.71% ($34,105)
to Hancock County, IN  0.62% ($35,870)


Strongest AM radio stations in Straughn:
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WKBV (1490 AM; 1 kW; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBRI (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WNTS (1590 AM; 5 kW; BEECH GROVE, IN; Owner: S + M BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WTLC (1310 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Straughn:
  • WKWH-FM (94.3 FM; RUSHVILLE, IN; Owner: RSE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIFE (100.3 FM; CONNERSVILLE, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMDH-FM (102.5 FM; NEW CASTLE, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFMG (101.3 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQLK (96.1 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: BREWER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBSH (91.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • 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)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLBC-FM (104.1 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: MUNCIE SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WKPW (90.7 FM; KNIGHTSTOWN, IN; Owner: IN SOLDIERS & SAILORS CHILDRENS HME)
  • WGNR-FM (97.9 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WMUB (88.5 FM; OXFORD, OH; Owner: THE PRES.& TRUSTEES OF MIAMI UNIV.)
  • WERK (104.9 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WJCF (88.1 FM; MORRISTOWN, IN; Owner: INDIANA COMMUNITY RADIO CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Straughn:
  • WPTO (Channel 14; OXFORD, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WIPB (Channel 49; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKOI (Channel 43; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Rr 1 Box 113a, Type: Tower, Structure height: 84.7 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN488
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 12/14/1999, Expiration Date: 12/14/2009
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Parkway Suite 150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Lisa M Minney, Rr 1 Box 113a, Type: Tower, Structure height: 84.7 m, Overall height: 91.1 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Lottie L Thompson, 5867 South C.R. 875 East (I70 & New Lisbon - #091701), Type: Mast, Structure height: 55.8 m, Overall height: 57.6 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Dr. Suite # 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508
  • KELLYE E ABERNATHY, 5325 E 700 S, Type: Pole, Structure height: 60.7 m, Overall height: 60.7 m
    Registrant: Tower Assets Newco Ii LLC, 4091 Viscount Avenue, Memphis, TN 38118, Phone: (901) 794-9494, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • IND7502, 5325 E 700 S, Type: Pole, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPZB387
    Assigned Frequencies : 6755.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/18/2003, Expiration Date: 12/18/2013, Cancelation Date: 04/22/2008, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:
  • South Henry HS, 6972 South 103, Type: Building, Structure height: 13.7 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQHP434
    Assigned Frequencies : 11485.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/25/2007, Expiration Date: 09/25/2017, Certifier: Rudy Yakym Iii
    Registrant: Wireless Connections, 166 Milan Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857, Phone: (419) 660-6100, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KA9BYF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01431700
    Grant Date: 09/18/2008, Expiration Date: 09/18/2018
    Registrant: Doris J Mettert, 6296 E Dublin Pike, Straughn, IN 47687-9749
  • Call Sign: N9EYG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00891729
    Grant Date: 08/26/2004, Expiration Date: 10/18/2014, Certifier: James D Pickett
    Registrant: James D Pickett, 3794 E Cr 700 S, Straughn, IN 47387
  • Call Sign: WA9IUN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00026950
    Grant Date: 08/30/2007, Expiration Date: 09/08/2017
    Registrant: David E Mettert, 6296 E Dublin Pike, Straughn, IN 47387-9749
  • Call Sign: WA9WEZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00296483
    Grant Date: 09/16/2005, Expiration Date: 12/15/2015, Certifier: Lane A Gehrig
    Registrant: Lane A Gehrig, 6776 S County Rd 425 E, Straughn, IN 47387


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8834S , Serial Number: 15062134, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Jack E Wissler, 7307 E Dublin Pike, Straughn, IN 47387
  • Aircraft: BEECH S35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8906U , Serial Number: D-7906, Year manufactured: 1965
    Registrant (Individual): Richard C Luellen, 6730 E County Rd 400 South, Straughn, IN 47387


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 20
  • Hazardous Condition: 4

Incident types - Straughn


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