Parkers Settlement is a rural hamlet surrounded by farmland
Parkers Settlement is a rural community situated in the expansive farmlands west of Evansville. Quiet country lanes lead to homes on large lots with a backdrop of vast fields of corn and soybeans. Located in Posey County, it’s primarily residential and agricultural except for a few small storefronts and a local ice cream shop. Residents will have to make the 11-mile trek to the city for their shopping and dining needs. “It’s a little community that’s basically two blocks long. It’s very rural. You’ve got some homes here, but it’s basically the country,” says Linda Price, an employee at Mark Price Insurance Company, one of the few businesses in Parkers Settlement. “I’ve been working out here about 40 years. I can say it’s a very low-key, laid-back place.”
Midcentury-era designs and manufactured homes on sprawling lots
The community is made up of single-family homes and farm properties. Most of the single-family homes are clustered together, while farm properties are on the outskirts of Parkers Settlement. Ranch-style and Traditional homes are the most common designs here, with most dating to between 1940 and 1980. Its countryside location affords residents plenty of space and privacy with lot sizes that range from a quarter-acre to upward of two acres. Prices range from around $200,000 to $400,000 depending on the acreage, size and condition of the home. Those seeking a more affordable option will also find a small pocket of manufactured homes along Country Homes Drive. Safety is also part of the appeal of living in Parkers Settlement — it gets a 1 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, compared to an average of 4 nationally.
There's a mixture of two story homes and single story ranch homes in Parkers Settlement.
There are subdivisions within Parkers Settlement with mid-century ranch style homes.
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Neu Creek flooding may be an issue for some residents
Flooding may be an issue for some residents of Parkers Settlement. Some homes are close to the shores of Neu Creek, a small stream that flows through the center of the community. Heavy rains can cause flooding here, especially for those homes nearest the creek.
Students can go to highly rated public schools in Posey County
Students attend well-rated schools in the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County. “The schools have a very good reputation,” Price says. Students can start at South Terrace Elementary School, which earns an A-minus rating from Niche. The elementary school is an Indiana STEM certified school that puts a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math subjects. The next steps are B-plus-rated North Posey Junior High School and B-rated North Posey Senior High School. Both schools are about 9 miles away from Parkers Settlement, just outside Poseyville.
South Terrace Elementary School is a top rated public school in Posey County.
North Posey Senior High School is an above average public school serving grades 7-12.
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Residents won’t have to go far for an ice cream cone
Milk & Sugar Scoop Shoppe, the community’s only restaurant, offers up decadent servings of ice cream and milkshakes. It sits next to a realty office and Mark Price Insurance Agency. The nearest dining can be found about 4 miles south in Saint Philip at St. Philip’s Inn and Zaps Tavern. There’s also Silver Bell Restaurant in St. Wendel, about 5 miles north, which has been serving down-home American cuisine since 1992. For everything else, it’s about 11 miles to Evansville where there are plenty of eateries, big-box stores and major grocery chains. There, residents can shop at Target, Walmart, Aldi and Schnucks for food and everyday essentials.
On weekends, residents of Parkers Settlement enjoy ice cream from Milk and Sugar Scoop Shop.
Residents of Parkers Settlement can head downtown to many local grocers like Aldis.
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Parks, trails and a city zoo are nearby in Evansville
The nearest public parks are in Evansville, where residents can relax in an urban green space or go exploring in wetland parks and nature reserves. Howell Park is one of the city’s best-known parks, and includes a swimming pool, baseball fields and a miniature golf course. It’s next door to the Howell Wetlands, where residents can hike through miles of trails that meander through forests perched along the water. Mesker Park Zoo, about 7 miles away, has wildlife from all over the world and a large botanical garden filled with exotic plants.
Explore the variety of plants, trees and vegetation at the Howell Wetlands.
Parkers Settlement families enjoy the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden that opened in 1928.
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Getting around via State Road 66 and Interstate 64
Residents can travel along State Road 66 to get to Evansville, the nearest city. It’s about 10 miles from the nearest on-ramp to Interstate 64, a major commuter highway that links up with St. Louis, Missouri, about three hours west, and Louisville, Kentucky, about two hours east. Posey County doesn’t have a public transit system, so residents will need a vehicle to get around. Ascension St. Vincent, about 15 miles away, is the nearest major medical center.
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Parks in this Area
Howell Park
Howell Wetlands
Transit
Airport
Evansville Regional
23 min drive
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
204
Median Year Built
1973
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,628
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,920
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
35,283
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
649
Median Age
46
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,770
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,080
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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