Porter County, IN
Living in Porter County
Bikeability22
Walkability22
Commute43
Public Transit23
Affordability64
Public Safety96
Airports82
Hospitals64
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
169kPopulation+6.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$790Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas89%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Porter County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Porter County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Porter County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Porter County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Porter County, IN
Montessori Academy of Valparaiso
2 miles, SE
St Paul Catholic School
2 miles, S
Immanuel Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
Victory Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Porter County, IN
Valparaiso University
4 miles, SE
DeVry University-Indiana
14 miles, W
Indiana University-Northwest
14 miles, W
Purdue University Northwest
21 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Porter County, IN
Porter-Starke Services Inc
2 miles, SE
Porter Regional Hospital
3 miles, N
St Mary Medical Center Inc
10 miles, W
Franciscan St Anthony Health-Michigan City
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Porter County, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
40 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
41 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
54 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
93 miles, NE