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Allen’s story
167 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1859Allen is settled
AllenIN
A town of 625, settled in 1859. Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns.
Population
625
−7.6% since 2010
Median home value
$160K
Census ACS
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
38.7
years
Jobs based here
39
A commuter town
What makes Allen stand out
The thing Allen does most differently from other towns.
Small town
625 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Allen’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Allen is #600 of 602 in IN for “Longest growing season”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →59°
Partly Cloudy
H 66° · L 44°
Local news
All →- Sanheim blasts a slapshot past Allen in Flyers vs. DevilsYahoo Sports · Oct 2
- Devils' Jake Allen: Nabs OT win over PhillyCBS Sports · Oct 1
- Bravo Park in Allen to celebrate grand opening Oct. 3communityimpact.com · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Allen. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Allen beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Allen | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 8.1% |
Woodlawn Hospital
8.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
60th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Allen
Most working residents leave Allen for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Peru (8%), Kokomo (7%) and Rochester (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Allen1%
Peru8%
Kokomo7%
Rochester7%
Richland7%
21 mi
median commute distance
39
jobs based in Allen
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Allen has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall42–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Allen for work
Where Allen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
39jobs based in Allen
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Allen
Township in Indiana, United States
Allen Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 642 (down from 695 at 2010) and it contained 258 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1859
- Population
- 642
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 837 ft
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