Muncie, Indiana, is a community of nearly 70,000 people located in east central Indiana. In 2007, Muncie was named the most affordable college town in the United States. Coldwell BankerCollege Market HPCI announced this distinction after examining the markets of 119 Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) schools.

Following landmark studies of Muncie through a number of decades, Muncie is known as Middletown U.S.A and houses the Center for Middletown Studies. And, thanks to work by Ball State researchers and federal dollars, Muncie is also making a name for itself as the Digital Middletown.

And, while Muncie offfers a respite from the daily hassles of large metro areas, residents have easy access to big cities. Muncie is just 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Other cities within a few hours driving distance include Chicago, Cincinnati, Dayton, Detroit, Louisville, and St. Louis.

Local Attractions and Recreation
Muncie is home to many unique attractions including the Minnetrista Cultural Center and Oakhurst Gardens, the National Model Aviation Museum, and Cardinal Greenway, a recreational trail for athletes of all kinds. The Muncie Symphony offers first-rate programs featuring nationally known artists, and the Muncie Civic Theater produces plays for all audiences. On the Ball State campus, prominent touring companies provide entertainment in Emens Auditorium.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Prairie Creek Reservoir is a 1,252-acre man-made lake surrounded by 3,000 acres of rolling hills. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish. Boat docks are available, and a beach provides a popular summer swimming spot.

Population

Muncie	67,430
Delaware County	118,769
Indiana	6.08 million

Source: 2000 U.S.Census

Climate

Average January temperature	26 degrees, Fahrenheit (-3 degrees Celsius)
Average July temperature	74 degrees, Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius)
Average precipitation	36 inches per year (92 centimeters)
Average snowfall	21 inches per year (53 centimeters)

Source: Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce