French Lick, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 1,729 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.9%
 
Males: 874  (50.6%)
Females: 855  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47432.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,756 (it was $27,197 in 2000)
French Lick:

$54,756
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,167 (it was $15,113 in 2000)

French Lick town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,937 (it was $50,600 in 2000)
French Lick:

$90,937
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,972; detached houses: $139,407; mobile homes: $32,019

Median gross rent in 2022: $794.

March 2022 cost of living index in French Lick: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.1%
(12.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 1.3% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in French Lick, IN (2022)
    • 1,32675.2%White alone
    • 20411.6%Black alone
    • 1136.4%Two or more races
    • 1116.3%Hispanic
    • 100.6%Asian alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone

Races in French Lick detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in French Lick, Indiana as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in French Lick is 928 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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French Lick, IN City Guides:

Ancestries: American (16.1%), German (16.1%), Jamaican (14.7%), English (12.6%), Irish (5.8%), African (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 511 feet

Land area: 1.62 square miles.

Population density: 1,066 people per square mile   (low).

French Lick, Indiana map

150 residents are foreign born (6.9% Latin America).

This town:

8.5%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $588 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $521 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IN (42.8 miles , pop. 69,291).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Louisville, KY (52.0 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (234.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

West Baden Springs, IN (1.2 miles ),
Paoli, IN (2.9 miles ),
Orleans, IN (3.5 miles ),
Dubois, IN (3.5 miles ),
Shoals, IN (3.5 miles ),
Mitchell, IN (3.9 miles ),
Dover Hill, IN (4.0 miles),
Birdseye, IN (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.55 N, Longitude: 86.62 W

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in French Lick, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in French Lick, IN in 2022
French Lick satellite photo by USGS

French Lick tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $177,600
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $126,400
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $172,200
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $46,700
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $131,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $65,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $53,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $51,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
Number of permits per 10,000 French Lick, IN residents
Average permit cost in French Lick, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in French Lick, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (17.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.8%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (2.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (23.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.0%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (10.4%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in French Lick, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in French Lick, Indiana

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French Lick, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 0.0270. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0270
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

French Lick-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the French Lick town center killed one person and injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.7 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 86 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

French Lick-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 140% greater 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 68.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 68.9 miles away from French Lick 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 70.9 miles away from French Lick center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 74.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 147.0 miles away from French Lick center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.6 miles away from French Lick center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Orange County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
French Lick topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in French Lick:

  • GENTLECARE OF FRENCH LICK (6962 WEST COUNTY ROAD 175 SOUTH)
  • MEDCO HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (457 S SR 145)

Other hospitals and medical centers near French Lick:

  • BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE CTR (Hospital, about 8 miles away; PAOLI, IN)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH PAOLI HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; PAOLI, IN)
  • DAVITA - PAOLI DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; PAOLI, IN)
  • PAOLI HEALTH AND LIVING COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PAOLI, IN)
  • MITCHELL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MITCHELL, IN)
  • HOOSIER UPLANDS HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; MITCHELL, IN)
  • TRANSITIONAL SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MITCHELL, IN)

Airports and other landing facilities located in French Lick:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to French Lick:

  • Indiana University-Bloomington (about 44 miles; Bloomington, IN; Full-time enrollment: 39,039)
  • Indiana University-Southeast (about 46 miles; New Albany, IN; FT enrollment: 5,050)
  • Vincennes University (about 50 miles; Vincennes, IN; FT enrollment: 9,876)
  • Jefferson Community and Technical College (about 52 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 7,950)
  • University of Louisville (about 52 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 16,640)
  • Bellarmine University (about 55 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 3,180)
  • The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about 55 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,360)

Public high school in French Lick:

Public elementary/middle school in French Lick:

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Library in French Lick:

  • MELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $233,098; Location: 8496 WEST COLLEGE STREET; 27,562 books; 1,204 audio materials; 2,866 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 37 state licensed databases; 89 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: French Lick Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Indiana Railway Museum (1 Monon Street), Chamber of Commerce (Museums; 1 Monon Street), West Baden Springs Tours (Tours & Charters; 538 South Jackson Street).

Hotels: French Lick Springs Resort & Spa (8670 West State Rd 56), Beechwood Inn (8313 West State Road 56), Lane Motel & Campground (8483 West Highway 56), Michael T'S Motel (9633 West State Road 56).

Birthplace of: Charlie Biggs - Baseball player.

Orange County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

57.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
62 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
57 people in nursing homes in 2000
8 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in French Lick (2011 data):

  • Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company: at 505 S Maple St, branch established on 1902/01/01. Info updated 2012/02/07: Bank assets: $232.3 mil, Deposits: $186.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Svb&T Corporation

For population 15 years and over in French Lick:

Marital status in French Lick, IN
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 33.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 26.5%

For population 25 years and over in French Lick:

  • High school or higher: 84.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - French Lick
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for French Lick, IN (based on Orange County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,81137
Mainline Protestant3,41425
Catholic3702
None11,245-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Orange County:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Orange County:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.5%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Orange County:

29.5%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.3%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.1%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
French Lick:

41.3%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
French Lick:

29.0
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
French Lick:

24.7%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.1%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.9%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

52.2%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
French Lick:

74.8%
Indiana:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of French Lick, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 7$17,767$30,4581$620
Police Protection - Officers 4$15,677$47,0313$4,440
Streets and Highways 4$12,883$38,6492$2,228
Sewerage 3$8,250$33,0000$0
Airports 2$6,749$40,4940$0
Firefighters 1$1,278$15,3360$0
Totals for Government 21$62,605$35,7746$7,287

French Lick government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $774,000 ($447.66)
    Regular Highways: $247,000 ($142.86)
    Air Transportation: $191,000 ($110.47)
    Police Protection: $189,000 ($109.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $106,000 ($61.31)
    Central Staff Services: $60,000 ($34.70)
    Financial Administration: $38,000 ($21.98)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($5.78)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $227,000 ($131.29)

French Lick government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $799,000 ($462.12)
    Air Transportation: $28,000 ($16.19)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Air Transportation: $211,000 ($122.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($6.94)
  • Tax - Property: $2,761,000 ($1596.88)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($8.10)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.58)

French Lick government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,678,000 ($3283.98)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,461,000 ($2580.10)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,217,000 ($703.88)

French Lick government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,157,000 ($2404.28)
Businesses in French Lick, IN
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Jones New York1
Comfort Suites1Subway1
Dairy Queen1True Value1
Dennys1U-Haul1
FedEx2UPS1
H&R Block1

Strongest AM radio stations in French Lick:

  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSLM (1220 AM; 5 kW; SALEM, IN; Owner: DON H. MARTIN)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSEZ (1560 AM; daytime; 0 kW; PAOLI, IN; Owner: IRONIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WITZ (990 AM; 1 kW; JASPER, IN; Owner: JASPER ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • WGTK (970 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WGCL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC,)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in French Lick:

  • WFLQ (100.1 FM; FRENCH LICK, IN; Owner: WILLTRONICS BROADCASTING)
  • WUME-FM (95.3 FM; PAOLI, IN; Owner: IRONIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKLO (96.9 FM; HARDINSBURG, IN; Owner: WKLO, LLC)
  • WMBL (88.1 FM; MITCHELL, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WWEG (102.5 FM; MITCHELL, IN; Owner: MITCHELL COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W210AV (89.9 FM; MITCHELL, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRZR (94.5 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: HEMBREE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBRO (89.9 FM; MARENGO, IN; Owner: CRAWFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • W209AY (89.7 FM; JASPER, IN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WITZ-FM (104.7 FM; JASPER, IN; Owner: JASPER ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • WWBL (106.5 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBDC (100.9 FM; HUNTINGBURG, IN; Owner: DUBOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGZB-FM (96.5 FM; CORYDON, IN; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WQRK (105.5 FM; BEDFORD, IN; Owner: AD-VENTURE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WBHW (88.7 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W205BB (88.9 FM; BEDFORD, IN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQKZ (98.5 FM; FERDINAND, IN; Owner: GEM COMMUNICATIONS LLP)
  • WSLM-FM (97.9 FM; SALEM, IN; Owner: REBECCA L. COOMER)

TV broadcast stations around French Lick:

  • WTIU (Channel 30; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
  • W24BW (Channel 24; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: GREATER LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WJTS-LP (Channel 27; JASPER, IN; Owner: PAUL E. KNIES)
  • WDRB (Channel 41; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFTE (Channel 58; SALEM, IN; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WHAN-LP (Channel 17; SALEM, IN; Owner: REBECCA L. WHITE)
  • French Lick, Indiana
  • Fatal accident count15
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents22
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents35
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Indiana average
  • Fatal accident count9302
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14880
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2455
  • Fatalities10249
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents22706
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1174
See more detailed statistics of French Lick fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.0mTotal length
  • $1,500,000Total costs
  • 37,827Total average daily traffic
  • 2,882Total average daily truck traffic
  • 53,311Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in French Lick, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 41920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for French Lick, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in French Lick)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in French Lick, IN)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in French Lick)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4849L, N4849L, N-4849L, Serial Number: 28-4198, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 07/06/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 04/11/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Orange County Aviation LLC, 7394 W County Road 275 S, French Lick, IN 47432
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M-20G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6714N, N6714N, N-6714N, Serial Number: 680086, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 03/15/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 08/06/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas W Jr Lawler, 10203 W State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432
  • Aircraft: BEECH B35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8741A, N8741A, N-8741A, Serial Number: D-2254, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/12/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Robert C Flick, 7432 S County Road 1075 W, French Lick, IN 47432
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/06/2019
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9587V, N9587V, N-9587V, Serial Number: 17264389, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 09/15/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Eugene Pinnick, 1699 S County Road 650 W, French Lick, IN 47432

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of fires - 50 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in French Lick, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (50.9%), and Outside Fires (30.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in French Lick, IN
    • 16250.9%Structure Fires
    • 9730.5%Outside Fires
    • 3811.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 216.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for French Lick, IN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in French Lick, Indiana:

  • Comfort Suites, 9530 W SR 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432 , Phone: (812) 936-5300, Fax: (812) 936-5301
  • French Lick Hotel, 8670 W State Rd 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432 , Phone: (812) 936-9300, Fax: (812) 936-5860
  • Best Western French Lick, 613 S Arnold Habig Blvd, French lick, Indiana 47432 , Phone: (812) 936-0520, Fax: (812) 936-0521
  • Best Western Plus French Lick, 613 S Arnold F Habig Blvd, French Lick, Indiana 47432 , Phone: (812) 936-0520, Fax: (812) 936-0521
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in French Lick, Indiana
Most common first names in French Lick, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4774.6 years
Mary4079.0 years
Charles3676.4 years
James3672.6 years
John3474.6 years
Robert2573.1 years
George2378.6 years
Anna1980.9 years
Walter1776.8 years
Helen1581.7 years
Most common last names in French Lick, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones3174.6 years
Flick2579.8 years
Wininger2474.3 years
Brown2075.0 years
Moore2082.0 years
Taylor2079.2 years
Burton1978.9 years
Emmons1975.1 years
Carnes1776.9 years
Qualkenbush1780.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in French Lick, IN
  • 68.0%Utility gas
  • 18.0%Electricity
  • 7.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in French Lick, IN
  • 53.8%Electricity
  • 42.6%Utility gas
  • 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


French Lick compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Jon M. Newlin (2)
  • Lucius A. Taylor (1)
  • Tommy K. Owens (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.