Universal, Indiana

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Population in July 2008: 409. Population change since 2000: -2.4%

Males: 198	(48.4%)
Females: 211	(51.6%)

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

Zip codes: 47884.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,292 (it was $36,042 in 2000)

Universal:	$43,292
Indiana:	$47,448

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,288

Universal:	$22,288
Indiana:	$23,805

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $58,703 (it was $42,800 in 2000)

Universal:	$58,703
Indiana:	$122,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $62,523; Detached houses: $66,454; Mobile homes: $19,265

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Races in Universal:

White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
Hispanic (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Universal: 72.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.1%), Italian (12.6%), English (10.5%), Irish (10.5%), Dutch (9.8%), United States (9.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 482 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 1442 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Universal

High school or higher: 79.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
Unemployed: 9.3%
Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Universal town

Never married: 23.7%
Now married: 57.5%
Separated: 0.8%
Widowed: 4.2%
Divorced: 13.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.0%
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:

Universal:	0.7% ($305)
Indiana:	0.9% ($868)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (11.0 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (70.4 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (153.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Clinton, IN (1.9 miles ), Fairview Park, IN (2.2 miles ), Vermilion, IL (2.8 miles ), North Terre Haute, IN (2.8 miles ), Rosedale, IN (3.0 miles ), Mecca, IN (3.1 miles ), West Terre Haute, IN (3.3 miles ), Terre Haute, IN (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 39.62 N, Longitude: 87.45 W

Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+6.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (18%)
Metal and metal products (7%)
Food and beverage stores (6%)
Public administration (6%)
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
Truck transportation (5%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (19%)
Educational services (13%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
Furniture and related products (8%)
Metal and metal products (6%)
Food and beverage stores (6%)
Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
Carpenters (9%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
Cashiers (11%)
Registered nurses (9%)
Art and design workers (8%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
Health technologists and technicians (5%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)

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Average climate in Universal, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Universal, Indiana average precipitation

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Universal-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 145% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1960, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Universal town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/29/1963, a category 3 tornado 9.8 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Universal-area historical earthquake activity is above Indiana state average. It is 80% 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 84.2 miles away from Universal 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 60.0 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 82.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 79.1 miles away from Universal 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 80.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/11/1991 at 09:20:47, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from Universal 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 Universal:

WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; CLINTON, IN)
HAMILTON CENTER INC (about 10 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
UNION HOSPITAL INC (about 10 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Universal, IN

Heliports located in Universal:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Universal:

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,597)
IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 17 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,099)
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,197)
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 51 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 52 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 36,284)
PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 58 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; FT enrollment: 5,186)

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Average household size:

This town:	2.3 people
Indiana:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	63.6%
Whole state:	68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	8.2%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	9.3%
Whole state:	9.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	2.3%
Whole state:	4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Universal, IN

Universal compared to Indiana state average:

Median house value 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.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment

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Universal mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Vermillion County Indiana:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (85%) Electricity (8%) Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

Religion statistics for Universal

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents	19.5%	19.2%	14.1%	11.5%	5.9%
Congregations	6.1%	30.3%	6.1%	3.0%	3.0%

Name	Church of the Nazarene	New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental Baptists	Assemblies of God	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Other religions
Adherents	4.6%	4.2%	3.9%	3.8%	13.3%
Congregations	12.1%	3.0%	9.1%	6.1%	21.2%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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	$499
Other Government Administration	0	$0		6	$336
Streets and Highways	0	$0		1	$63
Water Supply	0	$0		4	$1,080
Totals for Government	0	$0		12	$1,978

Universal government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - Water Utilities: $55,000
General - Other: $16,000

Regular Highways: $10,000
Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $13,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $10,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $3,000
Miscellaneous - Rents: $3,000
Interest Earnings: $1,000

General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $8,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $65,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $53,000
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000
All Other: $6,000

General Support: $2,000
Tax - NEC: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $19,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000

7.07% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,414 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.07%
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	1.94% ($30,301 average AGI)
from Parke County, IN	1.00% ($29,286)
from Vermilion County, IL	0.57% ($42,111)

6.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.99%
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	1.96% ($28,145 average AGI)
to Parke County, IN	0.84% ($31,321)
to Vermilion County, IL	0.68% ($23,163)

Strongest AM radio stations in Universal:

WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
WBOW (1300 AM; 1 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
WPRS (1440 AM; 1 kW; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Universal:

WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WMHD-FM (90.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
WCRT (88.5 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WAXI (104.9 FM; ROCKVILLE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
WACF (98.5 FM; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
WWVR (105.5 FM; WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
W236AE (95.1 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
WSDM-FM (97.7 FM; BRAZIL, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
WAPC (91.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Universal:

W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Lottie L Thompson, Universal In, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
Registrant: American Tower Through Unisite, Inc., 3450 Buschwood Park Dr. Ste. 250, Tampa, FL 33618, Phone: (813) 915-3500, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1

Ne Corner Curtis & Bunsen Rd, Call Sign: KNEX599, Licensee ID: L00662119
Assigned Frequencies : 154.220 MHz
Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 03/28/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/29/2003
Registrant: Universal Volunteer Fire Dept, 170 S Bunsen Ave, Clinton, IN 47842

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1

Call Sign: W5UUN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00157972
Grant Date: 10/19/2004, Expiration Date: 12/22/2014, Certifier: Earl D Wyatt Jr
Registrant: Earl D Wyatt Jr, 423 E Wood St, Universal, IN 47884-0038

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 1

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