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Rural Lafayette hamlet with an improvement mindset
Stockwell, Indiana is a small community surrounded by corn and soybean fields, but it doesn't just blend in with the scenery. In this rural hamlet located 12 miles south of Lafayette, Indiana, residents work hard to keep the community clean, starting at a young age. Kids and adults alike participate in yard clean-ups, recycling projects and other efforts through Keep Stockwell Beautiful. At the town's elementary school, students can get their hands dirty at the three-acre Outdoor Education Center. Stockwell Community Church helps to strengthen community ties with well-attended annual events. "Over the past 20 years, Stockwell has worked hard to rejuvenate itself, and Keep Stockwell Beautiful has really influenced that with its beautification projects," Says Mike Pinto, Principal at Cole Elementary.
Stockwell is set around soy bean and corn fields.
Relax under the shade trees at Stockwell Community Church.
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Cole Elementary offers an outdoor education
Cole Elementary, named for one of the area's first settlers, provides a hands-on education. The Outdoor Education Center includes a wetland area with walkways, an amphitheater and a one-acre pond where kids can fish. "School has to be experiential because that's how kids learn," Pinto says. "So that's the approach we take." The school earns a B-plus from Niche. Kids can also attend Wainwright Middle, which earns a B, and McCutcheon High, which earns a B-plus.
There is an outdoor education center at James Cole Elementary School.
Wainwright Middle School has a student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
McCutcheon High School received a B+ on Niche.
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Locals help to keep Stockwell beautiful
Stockwell succeeds at maintaining picturesque green spaces. Stockwell Park has a paved basketball court and two baseball diamonds where local teams compete. It also includes a concessions stand with snacks to enjoy during the game. In the center of town, there is a generous grassy space dotted by trees. The area includes a playground and picnic tables for relaxing beneath the shade. Keep Stockwell Beautiful hosts annual improvement efforts like bulk trash and tire collection and a youth project through which fourth and fifth graders help clean up the community and plant flowers and trees.
Locals enjoy taking care of their landscaping in Stockwell.
You can find youth sports leagues throughout the year at Stockwell Park
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Vintage homes on quiet streets
Houses are organized on quiet streets that branch out from the town's main north-south thoroughfare. Stockwell has a variety of home styles, dating from 1900 through the 2010s. They include farmhouses with wood siding and wrap-around porches and bungalows with gabled entries. Small but well-maintained grassy lawns typically have enough room for a flower bed. Sidewalks are available along the main road, connecting to the town park and church. Two- and three-bedroom homes range from $140,000 to $270,000.
S 700 E is the main road that cuts through Stockwell.
You can find two story homes throughout Stockwell.
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Clyde's Bistro serves a hefty club sandwich
Locals are loyal to their town's only restaurant. Clyde's Bistro serves a towering club sandwich for breakfast or lunch with house-made pasta salad and an iced coffee. A variety of stores and restaurants line Veterans Memorial Parkway on Lafayette's south side. There, Walmart offers a full selection of grocery departments. Rice and Noodle Thai Street Food serves a variety of textures and flavors, from crunchy crab rangoons to silky mango curry.
The turkey blt sandwich from Clyde's Bistro is a local Stockwell favorite.
Stockwell residents head drive 20 minutes to Walmart for their everyday needs.
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Locals enjoy going to nearby Lafayette for events.
Themed farmers markets in Stockwell
Stockwell's small-town events might match up to the city's. "We have a farmers market that rivals the vendors in Lafayette," Pinto says. The event has a different theme each month, including Plants and Crafts, Halloween and Fall Decor, and Baked Goods and Books. Stockwell Community Church hosts an annual car show featuring awards for the top ten cars.
Rural living requires a car
Getting to and from Stockwell typically requires a car. Lafayette commuters can take U.S. 52 to get downtown. The highway is just 2 miles east of Stockwell. Public buses do not reach the town, although kids have access to school buses. Franciscan Health Lafayette East has an emergency center and many other services about 10 miles from Stockwell.
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Parks in this Area
Stockwell Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Stockwell
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stockwell, Lafayette sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Stockwell, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $254,071, up 31% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This beautifully remodeled 1900s two-story home combines historic charm with modern sophistication, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a 2-car garage for the perfect blend of comfort and style. As you enter, the inviting foyer pays homage to the past, while the updates throughout provide the convenience of contemporary living. The main floor features a spacious master suite, offering a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
92
Median Age
41
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,250
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,771
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.3%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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