Moving to Indiana

Indiana, otherwise known as ‘The Hoosier State’, is a amazing state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to IN, we have created a comprehensive list of some important facts and useful data to help make your move an easy transition.

Geography

Located in the East North Central Region of the country, Indiana is bordered by Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. With a total land area of over 36,417.73 Square Miles, it comes in as the 12th smallest state.

Population

Currently, the population of IN is 6,633,053 making it the 17th most populated state in the union and the 17th most densely populated. The state capital, Indianapolis, has a population of 784242. which is the 2nd largest capital in the country.

Notable Hoosiers

Indiana is home to many famous and some infamous people such as, George Ade a memorable humorist is from Kentland and Leon Ames a notable actor is from Portland. Others include people like Anne Baxter a actress and Larry Bird a basketball player .

Climate

Indiana’s location in the interior of the North American continent exposes it to a climate with large ranges in temperature, resulting in warm, humid summers and cold winters. The lack of mountains to the north or south allows very cold air masses from the Arctic in the winter and warm, humid air masses from the Gulf of Mexico in the summer to move into the state, further increasing the range of conditions that affect Indiana. Average annual temperature ranges about 10°F from north to south. Lake Michigan moderates the temperature of the far northwest portion of the state, causing cooler summers and warmer winters. Lake Michigan also is the source of lake-effect snows, which can extend as far inland as Elkhart (north-central Indiana).

Crime Statistics

Safety and security should always be an important consideration when moving to a new area. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the safety of its resident, it intensely affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, Indiana’s violent crime rate is 36 per 10k residents which is less than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 264per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 248.7.

Indiana ranks #23 in the US for violent crime and #24 for property crime.

Schools & Education

Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank Indiana’s educational system.

Overall Grade: C

Indiana spends on average $11087.00 per pupil, which is less than the national average ($11,900). IN ranks #21 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While IN ranks #21 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 87.10%%.

Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. Indiana ranks #42 with over 39.00% of children attending a early educational program.

Taxes

The current income tax rate for Indiana is 5.00% which ranks 18th favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. IN’s rate is $24.59 which ranks 14th in the US.

Currently, IN sales tax is $26.90 for which it comes in as 34th compared to other states.

Sports

Indiana fans are not only devoted but also very unwavering to their local major league teams. Indiana is home to the following teams: the Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis Colts .

Utility Companies

Before you move to Indiana, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in IN.

Other Resources

For more information about moving to Indiana, visit their website at http://www.state.in.us/