Americus, Indiana

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Population in 2010: 423.
Males: 227  (53.8%)
Females: 196  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

50.6 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47905.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,168
Americus:

$54,168
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,944

Americus CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $221,100
Americus:

$221,100
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $345,790; detached houses: $348,172
March 2022 cost of living index in Americus: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.1%

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  • Races in Americus, IN (2022)
    • 24886.1%White alone
    • 206.9%Hispanic
    • 124.2%Two or more races
    • 62.1%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: Canadian (16.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 555 feet

41 residents are foreign born (8.7% Latin America, 4.5% North America).

This place:

14.2%
Indiana:

5.6%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, IN (10.1 miles , pop. 56,397).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (60.2 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (102.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Colburn, IN (1.6 miles),
Buck Creek, IN (1.6 miles ),
Battle Ground, IN (2.2 miles ),
Delphi, IN (2.5 miles ),
Brookston, IN (2.8 miles ),
West Lafayette, IN (3.2 miles ),
Yeoman, IN (3.2 miles),
Lafayette, IN (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.53 N, Longitude: 86.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Americus, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Americus, IN in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Indiana:

2.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 95.9. This is worse than average.

City:

95.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Americus-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/26/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.8 miles away from the Americus place center killed 3 people and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 tornado 5.5 miles away from the place center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Americus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 51% 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 155.6 miles away from the city 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 132.3 miles away from Americus center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 155.6 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 220.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 183.9 miles away from Americus 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 153.2 miles away from the city 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 Tippecanoe County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Americus:

  • ST ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DELPHI, IN)
  • BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DELPHI, IN)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT DELPHI (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DELPHI, IN)
  • CDC INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; DELPHI, IN)
  • REM-INDIANA INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; LAFAYETTE, IN)
  • HERITAGE HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAFAYETTE, IN)
  • HERITAGE HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN)

Amtrak station near Americus:

  • 11 miles: LAFAYETTE (DEPOT AT 200 NORTH ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Americus:

  • Purdue University-Main Campus (about 11 miles; West Lafayette, IN; Full-time enrollment: 38,271)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 34 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis (about 51 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,765)
  • Danville Area Community College (about 52 miles; Danville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • Butler University (about 57 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,388)
  • Marian University (about 58 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 58 miles; Marion, IN; FT enrollment: 13,681)

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Cemeteries: Americus Cemetery (1), Cunningham Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.7%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Americus:

Marital status in Americus, IN
  • Never married: 10.9%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

For population 25 years and over in Americus:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.8
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Americus, IN (based on Tippecanoe County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic20,0116
Evangelical Protestant19,71079
Mainline Protestant13,49936
Other2,99616
Orthodox1351
Black Protestant1191
None116,310-
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: 21
Tippecanoe County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Tippecanoe County:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Tippecanoe County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 120
Here:

7.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.9%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Tippecanoe County:

27.6%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.2%
State:

14.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Americus:

  • WBAA (920 AM; 5 kW; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PURDUE UNIVERSITY)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WASK (1450 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: WASK, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLAS (1410 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Americus:

  • WLFF (95.3 FM; BROOKSTON, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC)
  • WXXB (102.9 FM; DELPHI, IN; Owner: STAY TUNED BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WASK-FM (98.7 FM; BATTLE GROUND, IN; Owner: WASK, INC.)
  • WKOA (105.3 FM; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: WASK, INC.)
  • WMRS (107.7 FM; MONTICELLO, IN; Owner: GERALD NORMAN QUINN)
  • WGLM (106.7 FM; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: KVB BROADCASTING)
  • WSHW (99.7 FM; FRANKFORT, IN; Owner: KASPAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAZY-FM (96.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS L.P.)
  • WBAA-FM (101.3 FM; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PURDUE UNIVERSITY)
  • WHPL (89.9 FM; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WSHP (95.7 FM; ATTICA, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • WKHY (93.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: STAY TUNED BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIMC (103.9 FM; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN; Owner: C.V.L. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEF (91.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: LAFAYETTE SCHOOL CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Americus:

  • WLFI-TV (Channel 18; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PRIMELAND TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W57DC (Channel 57; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 308ft / 93.5mTotal length
  • $1,310,000Total costs
  • 46,397Total average daily traffic
  • 4,812Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Americus, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Americus, IN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Americus, IN
  • 87.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.4%Electricity
  • 4.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Americus, IN
  • 52.0%Electricity
  • 48.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Americus compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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