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Churubusco, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 1,869 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.2%
 
Males: 897  (48.0%)
Females: 972  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

36.3 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46723.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,709 (it was $39,583 in 2000)
Churubusco:

$51,709
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,957 (it was $17,814 in 2000)

Churubusco town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,861 (it was $74,200 in 2000)
Churubusco:

$141,861
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $143,877; detached houses: $148,316; mobile homes: $11,137

Median gross rent in 2022: $713.

March 2022 cost of living index in Churubusco: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%
(11.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Churubusco, IN (2022)
    • 1,67691.0%White alone
    • 703.8%Two or more races
    • 573.1%Hispanic
    • 251.4%Asian alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: German (37.7%), American (12.3%), English (11.7%), Irish (6.8%), European (4.3%), Iranian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 909 feet

Land area: 0.89 square miles.

Population density: 2,105 people per square mile   (low).

Churubusco, Indiana map

62 residents are foreign born (2.4% Asia, 0.7% Europe).

This town:

3.4%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $909 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,161 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (14.6 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (129.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Huntertown, IN (2.8 miles ),
Tri-Lakes, IN (2.8 miles ),
Columbia City, IN (3.2 miles ),
Avilla, IN (3.2 miles ),
Altona, IN (3.5 miles),
Albion, IN (3.5 miles ),
Garrett, IN (3.5 miles ),
Fort Wayne, IN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.23 N, Longitude: 85.32 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Turtle Town

Area code: 260

Distribution of median household income in Churubusco, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Churubusco, IN in 2022
Churubusco satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $633,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $189,500
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $198,800
  • 2017: 17 buildings, average cost: $179,200
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $157,200
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $181,700
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $131,300
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $190,300
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $173,000
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $89,700
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $80,400
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $94,800
  • 2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $92,000
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $94,000
  • 1999: 190 buildings, average cost: $147,200
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Churubusco, IN residents
Average permit cost in Churubusco, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Churubusco, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (10.4%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (11.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Churubusco, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)

Average climate in Churubusco, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Churubusco, Indiana average temperatures Churubusco, Indiana average precipitation Churubusco, Indiana humidity Churubusco, Indiana wind speed Churubusco, Indiana snowfall Churubusco, Indiana sunshine Churubusco, Indiana clear and cloudy days

Churubusco, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 104. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

104
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.447. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.447
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 3.82. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.82
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.373. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.373
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Churubusco-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the Churubusco town center killed 18 people and injured 285 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 33.3 miles away from the town center killed 5 people and injured 41 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Churubusco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 235.6 miles away from Churubusco center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 221.8 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 215.1 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 235.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 217.3 miles away from the city 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 Whitley County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Churubusco topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Churubusco:

  • VOCA CORPORATION OF INDIANA (9160 E 300 N)
  • VOCA CORPORATION OF INDIANA (5990 E 500 N)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Churubusco:

  • PASSAGES INC (Hospital, about 1 miles away; COLUMBIA CITY, IN)
  • BYRON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FORT WAYNE, IN)
  • PARKVIEW HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; COLUMBIA CITY, IN)
  • COLUMBIA CITY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLUMBIA CITY, IN)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBIA CITY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLUMBIA CITY, IN)
  • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF FORT WAYNE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; FORT WAYNE, IN)
  • ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OF FORT WAYNE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; FORT WAYNE, IN)

Airports located in Churubusco:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Churubusco:

  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 13 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (about 14 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 10,126)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 15 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)
  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 53 miles; Marion, IN; FT enrollment: 13,681)
  • Taylor University (about 55 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • Northwest State Community College (about 55 miles; Archbold, OH; FT enrollment: 2,406)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 56 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)

Public high school in Churubusco:

Public elementary/middle school in Churubusco:

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Library in Churubusco:

  • CHURUBUSCO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $86,048; Location: 116 NORTH MULBERRY STREET; 26,127 books; 1,071 audio materials; 1,516 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 56 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Tourist attraction: Eel River Campgrounds Inc (Recreation Areas; 2585 N 950 E).

Birthplace of: Paul Ashley Chase - Entertainment industry businessman, Harry Gandy - Politician.

Whitley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Churubusco and their reported violations in the past:

QUIET CORNER TEA & COFFEE ROOM (Population served: 32, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Churubusco that have no violations reported:

  • CHURUBUSCO WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 1,803, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
14 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Churubusco (2011 data):

  • STAR Financial Bank: Churubusco Branch at 4070 North Us 33, branch established on 1981/12/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,622.5 mil, Deposits: $1,346.4 mil, headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 48 total offices, Holding Company: Star Financial Group, Inc.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Churubusco Branch at 101 North Line Street, branch established on 1928/01/12. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Farmers and Merchants Bank: Churubusco Branch at 4084 North U.S., Suite B, branch established on 1999/05/03. Info updated 2010/06/16: Bank assets: $112.3 mil, Deposits: $102.3 mil, headquarters in Laotto, IN, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: F M Fincorp

For population 15 years and over in Churubusco:

Marital status in Churubusco, IN
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 20.6%

For population 25 years and over in Churubusco:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Churubusco
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Churubusco, IN (based on Whitley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,49341
Mainline Protestant3,49117
Catholic2,1203
Other3142
None20,874-
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: 8
This county:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Whitley County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

3.38 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Whitley County:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Whitley County:

9.2%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
Indiana:

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

13.8%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Churubusco:

56.5%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

59.6%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Churubusco:

27.9
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.8%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Churubusco:

9.9%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Churubusco:

7.1
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Churubusco:

37.2%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

63.5%
State:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.0%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Churubusco, IN Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 6$31,956$63,9121$115
Streets and Highways 4$2,733$8,1991$105
Sewerage 2$4,757$28,5420$0
Financial Administration 2$8,920$53,5201$249
Parks and Recreation 1$3,127$37,5242$202
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,280
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$1,384
Totals for Government 15$51,493$41,1949$4,335

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $19,000 ($10.17)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($8.56)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($3.75)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $432,000 ($231.14)
    Sewerage: $405,000 ($216.69)
    Water Utilities: $258,000 ($138.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $72,000 ($38.52)
    Police Protection: $71,000 ($37.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $68,000 ($36.38)
    Regular Highways: $45,000 ($24.08)
    General - Other: $37,000 ($19.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($3.21)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $15,000 ($8.03)
    Other - Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($2.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $74,000 ($39.59)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($15.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($6.42)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($1.07)

Churubusco government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $719,000 ($384.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($39.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($8.03)
    Other: $5,000 ($2.68)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($14.45)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($3.75)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($6.42)
    Rents: $10,000 ($5.35)
    Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($2.14)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($1.07)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.54)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $570,000 ($304.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $332,000 ($177.64)
    Other: $302,000 ($161.58)
    General Local Government Support: $53,000 ($28.36)
  • Tax - Property: $198,000 ($105.94)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $139,000 ($74.37)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $139,000 ($74.37)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $201,000 ($107.54)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,457,000 ($779.56)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $157,000 ($84.00)
Businesses in Churubusco, IN
NameCountNameCount
CVS1Subway1
Curves1True Value1
H&R Block1UPS1
McDonald's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Churubusco:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WONO (1380 AM; 5 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WFCV (1090 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGL (1250 AM; 2 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMSH-FM (99 AM; 1 kW; STURGIS, MI; Owner: LAKE CITIES BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WLYV (1450 AM; 1 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: MIDWEST BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Churubusco:

  • WMEE (97.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WBCL (90.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLAB (88.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA DISTTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MO SYNOD, INC.)
  • WAJI (95.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WBNI-FM (89.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NE IN., INC.)
  • WFWI (92.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSHI (106.3 FM; COLUMBIA CITY, IN; Owner: JAMMIN' BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNHT (96.3 FM; CHURUBUSCO, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBTU (93.3 FM; KENDALLVILLE, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WYLT (103.9 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W277AK (103.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WJHS (91.5 FM; COLUMBIA CITY, IN; Owner: COLUMBIA CITY JOINT HIGH SCHOOL)
  • WXTW (102.3 FM; AUBURN, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJFX (107.9 FM; NEW HAVEN, IN; Owner: FORT WAYNE RADIO CORP.)
  • WLDE (101.7 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WLEG (102.7 FM; LIGONIER, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WQHK-FM (105.1 FM; DECATUR, IN; Owner: JAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTHD (105.5 FM; LAGRANGE, IN; Owner: LAKE CITIES BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAWC (103.5 FM; SYRACUSE, IN; Owner: WILLIAM ANDREW DIXON)
  • WCKZ (94.1 FM; ROANOKE, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Churubusco:

  • WFFT-TV (Channel 55; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: QUOROM OF FT. WAYNE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WANE-TV (Channel 15; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPTA (Channel 21; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: WPTA-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFWA (Channel 39; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WISE-TV (Channel 33; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: NVG-FORT WAYNE II, LLC)
  • W66BD (Channel 53; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TELEVISION)
  • W45AG (Channel 45; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TRAN STAR, INC.)
  • DW68BN (Channel 68; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: ZONATION BROADCASTING)
  • W07CL (Channel 7; AUBURN, IN; Owner: THE RAYMOND S. AND DOROTHY N. MOORE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • Churubusco, Indiana
  • Fatal accident count21
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents28
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities23
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents66
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents4
  • Indiana average
  • Fatal accident count14273
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents22426
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3443
  • Fatalities15893
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents35225
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1699
See more detailed statistics of Churubusco fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.1mTotal length
  • $1,430,000Total costs
  • 67,673Total average daily traffic
  • 18,183Total average daily truck traffic
  • 117,683Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Churubusco, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Churubusco, IN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Churubusco)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 530 South Main Street (Lat: 41.226278 Lon: -85.318083), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: KNDR709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.835 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2012, Expiration Date: 09/09/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/12/2022, Registrant: J & K Communications, Inc., 222 South Tower View Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:

  • East Of Mulberry St (Lat: 41.229778 Lon: -85.319694), Call Sign: WHS54, Licensee ID: L00154806,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/1996, Expiration Date: 08/06/2001, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2001, Registrant: Indiana Michigan Power Company Dba American Electric Power, 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2373, Phone: (219) 425-2275

  • 561 S Main Street (Lat: 41.225833 Lon: -85.317222), Call Sign: WPYA625,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.895 MHz, 33.1400 MHz, 30.8400 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 154.515 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 151.655 MHz, 30.5800 MHz, 151.835 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 07/10/2003, Expiration Date: 07/10/2013, Cancellation Date: 09/14/2013, Certifier: Madora B Wilson, Registrant: Panasonic Information Systems Company, 1707 N Randall Road, E1-D9, Elgin, IL 60123-7847, Phone: (847) 468-5318, Fax: (847) 468-5331, Email:

  • Lat: 41.231806 Lon: -85.322528, Call Sign: WQDL215,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2015, Expiration Date: 09/22/2025, Certifier: Wayne Krider, Registrant: J & K Communications, Inc., 222 South Tower View Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:

  • Lat: 41.193750 Lon: -85.332000, Call Sign: WQYM219,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.975 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2016, Expiration Date: 11/03/2026, Certifier: Stacy Holzinger, Registrant: J&k Communications, Inc., 222 Towerview Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

54 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Churubusco)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Churubusco)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

26 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$66,4604$105,762
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$121,870
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$62,090
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0501.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$88,660
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0501.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Churubusco, IN
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Churubusco, IN - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 27. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 51 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Churubusco, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (46.3%), and Structure Fires (42.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Churubusco, IN
    • 20046.3%Outside Fires
    • 18242.1%Structure Fires
    • 419.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 92.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Churubusco, IN
Most common first names in Churubusco, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert3570.9 years
John3372.4 years
Mary3184.5 years
Charles2677.1 years
James2472.0 years
George2380.5 years
Donald2172.2 years
William2078.3 years
Paul1867.5 years
Ralph1774.2 years
Most common last names in Churubusco, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2578.9 years
Gaff1878.5 years
Geiger1776.1 years
Gross1381.9 years
Green1370.6 years
Smith1370.2 years
Fulk1276.7 years
Miller1176.2 years
Gordon1075.0 years
Roberson1081.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Churubusco, IN
  • 78.1%Utility gas
  • 20.8%Electricity
  • 1.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Churubusco, IN
  • 66.1%Utility gas
  • 33.9%Electricity


Churubusco compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
There are 16 pilots and 15 other airmen in this city.
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