1. Francesville by: Craig Minor

2. Francesville, Indiana Location – US 421 & US HWY 14 West

3. Standard Stats For population 25 years and over in Francesville: High school or higher: 81.6% Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5% Graduate or professional degree: 4.7% Unemployed: 2.6% Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes For population 15 years and over in Francesville: Never married: 21.3% Now married: 57.5% Separated: 1.6% Widowed: 8.9% Divorced: 10.7% 0.1% Foreign born

4. Population Population & Stats: Population (year 2000): 905 Population (year 2000): 905 Population in July 2004: 873 (-3.5% change) Population in July 2004: 873 (-3.5% change) Males: 440 (48.6%), Females: 465 (51.4%) Males: 440 (48.6%), Females: 465 (51.4%) Elevation: 681 feet Elevation: 681 feet County: Pulaski County: Pulaski Land area: 0.3 square miles Land area: 0.3 square miles Zip code: 47946 Zip code: 47946 Single-family new house construction building permits: 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000 1998: 0 buildings 1999: 0 buildings 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,200 2002: 0 buildings 2003: 1 building, cost: $120,000 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000 Averages:  Median resident age: 37.3 years  Median household income: $39,464 (year 2000)  Median house value: $67,100 (year 2000) Races in Francesville:  White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)  Two or more races (1.7%)  Hispanic (1.3%)  American Indian (1.0%)  Ancestries: German (35.8%), Irish (15.7%), United States (7.7%), French (7.1%), English (6.1%), Dutch (5.6%). General:  Latitude: 40.99 N, Longitude: 86.88 W  Area code: 219  Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (31.2%), Educational, health and social services (18.3%).

5. Is there more than corn? Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, IN (39.8 miles) Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (80.5 miles) Nearby cities: Medaryville, IN (6.5 miles) Monon, IN (8.5 miles) Buffalo, IN (12.0 miles) San Pierre, IN (14.8 miles) Reynolds, IN (16.3 miles) North Judson, IN (17.6 miles) Wheatfield, IN (18.3 miles)

6. Income? Income and PovertyNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2003$23,3506981.00%$28,838 Median Household Income in 2003$36,9647485.30%$43,323 Poverty Rate in 20039.50%3895.00%10.00% Poverty Rate among Children under 1813.40%3897.80%13.70% Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 200459840.10%54,330 Foodstamp Recipients in 20041,034790.20%516,360 Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2004704840.20%356,702

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9. Services Hospitals/medical centers near Francesville: WHITE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; MONTICELLO, IN) PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; WINAMAC, IN) JASPER COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; RENSSELAER, IN) Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Francesville: PORTER COUNTY MUNI (about 33 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; ID: VPZ) PURDUE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; LAFAYETTE, IN; ID: LAF) GARY/CHICAGO (about 56 miles; GARY, IN; ID: GYY) Other public-use airports nearest to Francesville: JASPER COUNTY (about 20 miles; RENSSELAER, IN; ID: RZL) ARENS FIELD (about 21 miles; WINAMAC, IN; ID: RWN) WHITE COUNTY (about 22 miles; MONTICELLO, IN; ID: MCX)

10. Government Whos Local government employment and payroll (March 2002) Function Full-time employees Monthly full- time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part- time payroll Streets and Highways 1$2,772$33,2640$0 Water Supply1$2,028$24,3360$0 Financial Administration 1$2,382$28,5840$0 Other Government Administration 0$0 3$750 Police Protection - Officers 1$2,578$30,9360$0 Totals for Government 4$9,760$29,2803$750

11. Education Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Francesville: VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,376) PURDUE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 39 miles; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; FT enrollment: 36,407) PURDUE UNIVERSITY-NORTH CENTRAL CAMPUS (about 39 miles; WESTVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500) IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-NORTHWEST (about 50 miles; GARY, IN; FT enrollment: 2,432) INDIANA UNIVERSITY-NORTHWEST (about 51 miles; GARY, IN; FT enrollment: 3,208) PURDUE UNIVERSITY-CALUMET CAMPUS (about 58 miles; HAMMOND, IN; FT enrollment: 6,312) INDIANA UNIVERSITY-SOUTH BEND (about 59 miles; SOUTH BEND, IN; FT enrollment: 4,725) Public high school in Francesville: WEST CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 278; Location: 1852 S US 421; Grades: 09 - 12) Public primary/middle schools in Francesville: WEST CENTRAL ELEM SCH (Students: 417; Location: 1842 S US 421; Grades: KG - 05) WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 235; Location: 1850 S US 421; Grades: 06 - 08) Library in Francesville: FRANCESVILLE-SALEM TWP PL (Operating income: $106,815; Location: 201 W MONTGOMERY ST; 20,794 books; 478 audio materials; 1,387 video materials; 90 serial subscriptions)

12. Employment Francesville compared to Indiana state average: Unemployed percentage significantly 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 below state average. Number of college students significantly below state average. Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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