With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
Statistic | Crows Nest | Indiana | National |
Average one way commute | 13min | 23min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 91.7% | 83.0% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 8.9% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 8.3% | 3.5% | 4.6% |