Austin, Indiana
| Austin, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| City of Austin | |
 |
|
 Location in the state of Indiana |
|
| Coordinates: 38°44′32.50″N 85°48′16.50″W / 38.7423611°N 85.8045833°WCoordinates: 38°44′32.50″N 85°48′16.50″W / 38.7423611°N 85.8045833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Jennings |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dillo Bush (D) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,295 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 4,200 |
| • Density | 1,664.7/sq mi (642.7/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC−5) |
| ZIP code | 47102 |
| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-02800 |
| GNIS ID | 430350 |
Austin is a city in Jennings Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,272 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town; Austin became a city on January 1, 2008. The population was 4,295 at the 2010 census.
Austin was platted in 1853, and named after Austin, Texas. A post office has been in operation at Austin since 1854.
In 2015, press reports indicated the city was the center of an outbreak of HIV caused by the use of Opana as an injectable recreational drug. The outbreak required emergency action by state officials.
Austin is located at 38°44′32.50″N 85°48′16.50″W / 38.7423611°N 85.8045833°W (38.742361°,-85.804583°).
According to the 2010 census, Austin has a total area of 2.58 square miles (6.68 km2), all land, give or take a few ponds and lakes.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Austin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,295 people, 1,674 households, and 1,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,664.7 inhabitants per square mile (642.7/km2). There were 1,908 housing units at an average density of 739.5 per square mile (285.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
...
Wikipedia