Boston, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 148 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.4%
Males: 51  (34.5%)
Females: 97  (65.5%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip code: 47324

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,825 (it was $50,625 in 2000)
Boston:

$49,825
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,697 (it was $19,852 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,273 (it was $63,800 in 2000)
Boston:

$83,273
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $112,711; detached houses: $113,850

Median gross rent in 2022: $736.

March 2022 cost of living index in Boston: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.0%
(34.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Boston, IN (2022)
    • 21795.2%White alone
    • 62.6%Two or more races
    • 31.3%Hispanic



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Boston, Indiana as of July 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Boston is 139 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (33.3%), Irish (20.4%), German (14.8%), American (9.3%), European (5.6%), Hungarian (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1136 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 701 people per square mile   (low).

Boston, Indiana map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $392 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $378 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hamilton, OH (28.4 miles , pop. 60,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Cincinnati, OH (45.8 miles , pop. 331,285).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (207.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Richmond, IN (2.5 miles ),
Spring Grove, IN (2.8 miles ),
Liberty, IN (2.9 miles ),
New Paris, OH (2.9 miles ),
Centerville, IN (3.0 miles ),
Lake Lakengren, OH (3.1 miles ),
Eaton, OH (3.4 miles ),
West College Corner, IN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.74 N, Longitude: 84.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Boston, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Boston, IN in 2022

Boston satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Indiana:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+11.3%).
Most common industries in Boston, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.5%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (31.7%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (13.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (14.5%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.3%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Boston, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.6%)
  • Construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (18.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
  • Construction laborers (11.7%)
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Engineers (5.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.5%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)

Average climate in Boston, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Boston, Indiana average temperatures Boston, Indiana average precipitation Boston, Indiana humidity Boston, Indiana wind speed Boston, Indiana snowfall Boston, Indiana sunshine Boston, Indiana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 96.5. This is worse than average.

City:

96.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.169. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.169
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.405. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.405
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Boston-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the Boston town center injured 7 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 38.0 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 210 people.

Earthquake activity:

Boston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 43% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 117.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 185.7 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 185.7 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 174.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.6 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 199.0 miles away from Boston 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 Wayne 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, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Boston topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Boston:

  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-GOLDEN RULE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)
  • ARBOR TRACE HEALTH AND LIVING COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)
  • FOREST PARK HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)
  • MCSHERR INC - BACKMEYER (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)
  • MCSHERR INC - B ST (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)
  • VOCA CORPORATION OF INDIANA (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)
  • REID-ANC HOME CARE SERVICES LLC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, IN)

Amtrak station near Boston:

  • 17 miles: CONNERSVILLE (1012 EASTERN AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Boston:

  • Indiana University-East (about 9 miles; Richmond, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,867)
  • Miami University-Oxford (about 18 miles; Oxford, OH; FT enrollment: 17,670)
  • Miami University-Hamilton (about 30 miles; Hamilton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,906)
  • Sinclair Community College (about 35 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 13,779)
  • University of Dayton (about 37 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Fortis College-Centerville (about 39 miles; Centerville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,527)
  • Wright State University-Main Campus (about 42 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 14,482)

Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: De Scott Evans - Artist.

Wayne 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:

68.3%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.7%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Boston:

Marital status in Boston, IN
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 45.0%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 14.3%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Boston:

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Boston, IN (based on Wayne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,74673
Mainline Protestant8,21136
Catholic4,8544
Black Protestant1,0333
Other7225
None39,351-
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: 14
Wayne County:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
This county:

4.40 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 54
This county:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wayne County:

15.9%
State:

14.3%
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 and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Boston government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($33.78)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($33.78)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($6.76)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($40.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($33.78)

Boston government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $154,000 ($1040.54)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $154,000 ($1040.54)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $98,000 ($662.16)

Strongest AM radio stations in Boston:

  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKBV (1490 AM; 1 kW; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHON (930 AM; 0 kW; CENTERVILLE, IN; Owner: BREWER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WONE (980 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCNW (1560 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FAIRFIELD, OH)
  • WKRC (550 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WHIO (1290 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Boston:

  • WFMG (101.3 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQLK (96.1 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: BREWER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMUB (88.5 FM; OXFORD, OH; Owner: THE PRES.& TRUSTEES OF MIAMI UNIV.)
  • WECI (91.5 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: EARLHAM COLLEGE)
  • WHKO (99.1 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIFE (100.3 FM; CONNERSVILLE, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVXR (89.3 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WMOJ (94.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, OH; Owner: WVAE LICO, INC.)
  • W213AO (90.5 FM; NEW PARIS, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGTZ (92.9 FM; EATON, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WGRR (103.5 FM; HAMILTON, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • W237AT (95.3 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE COLLEGE)
  • WOXY (97.7 FM; OXFORD, OH; Owner: BALOGH BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYGY (96.5 FM; LEBANON, OH; Owner: WVAE LICO, INC.)
  • WPFB-FM (105.9 FM; MIDDLETOWN, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WLQT (99.9 FM; KETTERING, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMMX (107.7 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTUE (104.7 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRNB (92.1 FM; WEST CARROLLTON, OH; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DAYTON LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFCJ (93.7 FM; MIAMISBURG, OH; Owner: MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Boston:

  • WPTO (Channel 14; OXFORD, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKOI (Channel 43; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WHIO-TV (Channel 7; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WHIO-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDTN (Channel 2; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WDTN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKEF (Channel 22; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WKEF LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WRGT-TV (Channel 45; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WRGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPTD (Channel 16; DAYTON, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TV, INC.)
  • W61DE (Channel 61; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Boston fatal accident list:

Jun 10, 2017 07:11 PM, Sr-227 S, Lat: 39.753967, Lon: -84.852108, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 30, 2016 07:23 AM, Sr- 122, Lat: 39.743714, Lon: -84.829500, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 27, 2007 04:00 AM, Sr- 122, Boston Rd, Lat: 39.741181, Lon: -84.855761, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.8mTotal length
  • 22,664Total average daily traffic
  • 4,371Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,217Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • BRIAN E LAFUZE, 2000 E Of Jct St. Rd. 122 & 227 (Lat: 39.741389 Lon: -84.844722), Type: 20.4, Overall height: 14.2 m, Registrant: Richm-ond, Phone: (765) 966-3262

  • Jon Duke, 102 South Salem St. (Lat: 39.740861 Lon: -84.842722), Type: 19.8, Overall height: 13.7 m, Registrant: Tech Electronics & Communications Co., Wb9zjs@msn.Com, , Richm-ond, Phone: (765) 966-0073


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2000 E Of Jct St Rd 122 & 227 (Lat: 39.741444 Lon: -84.844694), Call Sign: KNGS668,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2013, Expiration Date: 08/01/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/07/2023, Registrant: Lafuze Farms Inc, 4229 Old St Rd 122 E, Richmond, IN 47374, Phone: (765) 966-3262


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD9QYR, Licensee ID: L02392556, Grant Date: 11/16/2020, Expiration Date: 11/16/2030, Certifier: Jonathan A Duke, Registrant: Jonathan A Duke, Boston, IN 47324


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Boston, IN
  • 41.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.4%Electricity
  • 22.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.3%Wood
  • 4.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Boston, IN
  • 52.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 13.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Boston compared to Indiana state average:

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