Ross Township, IN
Living in Ross Township
Bikeability22
Walkability15
Commute38
Public Transit30
Affordability71
Public Safety62
Airports87
Hospitals59
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
48kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black35%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$7.4k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$913Median Monthly Rent+$159 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ross Township
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Ross Township
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 12 |
| 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 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ross Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ross Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ross Township, IN
Happy Days Learning Center
2 miles, NW
Aquinas Catholic Community School
2 miles, W
Montessori Academy in the Oaks
2 miles, N
Andrean High School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ross Township, IN
DeVry University-Indiana
1 miles, SW
Indiana University-Northwest
6 miles, N
Purdue University Northwest
11 miles, NW
Valparaiso University
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ross Township, IN
Pinnacle Hospital
2 miles, SW
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
3 miles, SW
Regional Mental Health Center
3 miles, W
St Mary Medical Center Inc
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ross Township, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
31 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
46 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
54 miles, E
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
104 miles, NE