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Parker City, IN

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Population
1,279
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,023 ft
Median Home Value
$94,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$717/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,558
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityMuncie, Indiana10 miles away · 65,466 residents.

About Parker City

Parker City is a small, quiet community in eastern Indiana, located along State Road 32 between Muncie and Winchester. With around 1,300 residents, it offers the kind of peaceful rural setting where neighbors know each other and the streets see little through traffic. While the town originally grew up around the historic railroad lines that crisscross the surrounding farmland, today it mostly serves as a relaxed home base for families and commuters who work in nearby cities.

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Local kids attend the Monroe Central school district, which brings together students from Parker City, neighboring Farmland, and the surrounding countryside. Living here means having room to breathe among open fields and tree-lined neighborhood streets, with the convenience of Muncie’s shopping, dining, and healthcare just a short drive away. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking to trade busy subdivisions for a slower pace and genuine small-town charm.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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