ABOUT TERRE HAUTE.
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Terre Haute (TERR-ə HOHT) is a mid-sized city located in Vigo ( VEE-goh) Country, Indiana. This city is nestled on the banks of the Wabash River on Indiana's western border. This city has a rich history and culture, and continues to be a wonderful settling point for newcomers and current residents alike.
The bustling city is located in a six county region, often referred to as the Wabash Valley. The Wabash Valley is a convenient location. Terre Haute residents enjoy the luxury of being within driving distance of seven major cities, without the big city feel. With a variety of rich community events and locations, Terre Haute is a lovely taste of the heart of the Midwest. Terre Haute, a regional hub for commerce, healthcare, industry, and education draws a diversity of visitors and residents alike. It is quite fitting that this city has the nickname " The Crossroads of America". See for yourself this community known for downtown development, tourism , nationally-recognized facilities, and higher education institutions. Terre Haute has a population of 61,338, but always has room for new residents. Check out our recently listed homes to find your dream home in the city of Terre Haute. |
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FAST FACTS.
AREA INFORMATION
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POPULATION61,338
POPULATION DENSITY1,776 Per Square Mile
POPULATION CHANGE2.56%*
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HOUSEHOLDS23,147 Total Households
5,620 Households with Children OCCUPANCY TYPES3,114 Vacant
12,941 Owned 10,206 Rented MEDIAN HOME PRICE$81,250
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TRANSPORTATION TYPE91% Drive
7% Walk/Bike/Other 2% Work at Home MEDIAN COMMUTE17 Minutes
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*Population change is based on change since 2000.
DEMOGRAPHICS
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MEDIAN INCOME$34,251
MEDIAN AGE34.19
MARITAL STATUS29% Married
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GENDER51.19% Male
48.81% Female OCCUPATION60% White Collar
40% Blue Collar |
SCHOOLS
VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION |
ELEMENTARYBenjamin Franklin
Davis Park Deming DeVaney Dixie Bee Farrington Grove Fayette Fuqua Hoosier Prairie Lost Creek Meadows Ouahache Riley Rio Grande Sugar Creek Sugar Grove Terre Town West Vigo |
MIDDLE SCHOOLSHoney Creek
Otter Creek Sarah Scott West Vigo Woodrow Wilson HIGH SCHOOLSNorth Vigo
South Vigo West Vigo ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLSMcLean High School
Booker T. Washington High School |
HIGHER EDUCATION
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COLLEGESJUNIOR COLLEGES |
HEALTH CARE
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REGIONAL HOSPITAL3901 S 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 232-0021 UNION HOSPITAL1606 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7000 |
CLIMATEHARDINESS ZONE
Zone 1b AVERAGE FIRST FROST
October 11 - 20 AVERAGE LAST FROST
April 21 - 30 |
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