BoonIN
A town of 13,713. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Boon stand out
The 2 things Boon does most differently from other towns.
Boon’s report card
Now in Boon
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Getting to Know Boon
I was thinking about how our average commute to work is about 24 minutes, which is pretty similar to the rest of the state, and it made me…
Weather
Forecast →Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Boon. Another town gets a different order.
Boon’s public schools outperform 91% of Indiana districts
The public schools Boon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 91% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Elementary School | K–5 | 449 | A− |
| Loge Elementary School | PK–5 | 377 | A |
| Boonville Middle School | 6–8 | 682 | B− |
| Boonville High School | 9–12 | 892 | B |
| Warrick Pathways and Career Center | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Boon beats the Indiana average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Boon | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.3% |
About one in six working residents works right in Boon
Most working residents leave Boon for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Evansville (33%), Boonville (15%) and Ohio (8%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Boon has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
1% of Boon is conserved land
15 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Scales Lake County Park | 9.1 mi | 482 |
| 2. Boonville City Lake Park | 0.6 mi | 21 |
| 3. Bullivant Park | 0.3 mi | 25 |
About Boon
Township in Indiana, United States
Boon Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 12,755 and it contained 5,529 housing units.
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- Population
- 13,583
- Area
- 85 sq mi
- Elevation
- 423 ft
Boon’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Boon.