Greencastle, IN Area Guide

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Greencastle Area Facts

  • Greencastle has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Greencastle crime rates are 9% higher than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in Greencastle is 3% higher than the Indiana average
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Greencastle Indiana: An Astonishing Town User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I had an astonishing experience while living in Greencastle Indiana. The city is in Putnam County. Greencastle is close to Plainfield Indiana. The township is a leader in education. They have outstanding public and private schools. The city is known for the illustrious DePauw Uni ...Read More versity. Another astute institution includes the Ivy Tech Community College. Employment is available via the school system as well as through local businesses. The area has a decent economy, so living expenses are fairly low. There is low availability for homes in the area, and for the most part, it is a safe environment. The weather is nice for most of the year.

Some of the best areas in Greencastle Indiana surround Splash Park. The area is nicely done. It’s great for family and kids and has dining, shopping, and other amenities nearby. There are so many points of interest in the vicinity. The places that are noteworthy include Big Walnut Sports Park, The Game Warehouse, Jacee Park, Robe-Ann Park, and the Wasser Brewing Company. I enjoy that the astounding exhibits and farmers markets that the town hosts on a regular basis. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Greencastle? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rokicki Park
      Emerald Palace Playground
      Robe Ann Park
      Micaela Cancilla Park
      Castlebury Playground
      Mary Rogers Field Park
      Maple Berry Park
      Baugh Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      McAnally Center
      Robe Ann Park Ampitheater
      Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts
      Ashley Square Cinema
      Blackstock Stadium
      Reavis Staduim
      Putnam County Train Museum
      Putnam County Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Wally's
      The Fluttering Duck
      Moores Bar & Restaurant
      Subway
      Taphouse Burgers
      The Swizzle Stick

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Greencastle? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Greencastle.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Greencastle? The cost of living in Greencastle is 93/100 - which is 3% higher than Indiana.
      Greencastle
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Greencastle? Greencastle crime rates are 2,046, which are 9% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,046 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Greencastle? The median income in Greencastle is $45,759 which is 9% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $45,75917% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,06233% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Greencastle a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Greencastle home prices? Greencastle home prices are $118,900 - which is 6% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $118,90036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76819% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      22% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Greencastle have good schools? The Greencastle graduation rate is 80% - which is 4% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Greencastle a good place to live? Greencastle has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      3 total surveys

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