Atwood, Indiana
| Atwood | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Atwood | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′39″N 85°58′31″W / 41.26083°N 85.97528°WCoordinates: 41°15′39″N 85°58′31″W / 41.26083°N 85.97528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Prairie |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| ZIP code | 46502 |
| FIPS code | 18-02638[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430332[2] |
Atwood is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Demographics
The most recent population, in 2014, Atwood totaled 454 residents. This population figure is a significant jump from a population of 115 people in 2010. The median age is 22.3. The US median is 37.2. 40.24% of people in Atwood (zip 46502), Indiana, are married. 18.05% are divorced. The average household size is 3.27 people. 45.24% of people are married, with children. 33.33% have children, but are single. 100.00% of people are White, 0.00% are Black, 0.00% are Asian, 0.00% are Native American, and 0.00% claim 'Other'. 52.48% of Atwood residents have some college education. 33.94% of residents affiliate with a religion. 5.63% are Catholic and 16.26 are another Christian religion. 22.83% of the people are registered as Democrats. 75.04% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 2.13%. The income per capita is $20,079, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $63,843.
History
Originally named "Mount Ruska," Atwood was laid out as a village on September 29, 1857. It was an important trading point due to the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railway passing through its boundaries. By a petition of the citizens in 1865, the town's name was officially changed to Atwood.[3]
Geography
Atwood is located at 41°15′39″N 85°58′31″W / 41.26083°N 85.97528°W. Atwood takes in and is near Hoffman Lake. Atwood gets 37 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 19 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111. On average, there are 173 sunny days per year in Atwood. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 15.
Schools
Atwood was home to the Atwood Greyhounds. Those who had attended Atwood Elementary now attend Warsaw Community High School.
Notable people
- Emery Andrew Rovenstine; renowned anesthesiologist
- Hobart Creighton; Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives (1942-1948), Republican nominee for Indiana Governor (1948)
- Aaron Rovenstine; Warsaw, IN Sheriff
- Marine Lance Cpl. David K. Fribley; Served and Died during Operation Iraqi Freedom
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References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Atwood, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1887. p. 734.