Porter Township, IN
Living in Porter Township
Bikeability5
Walkability1
Commute19
Public Transit11
Affordability48
Public Safety99
Airports81
Hospitals68
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.5kPopulation+266 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$235kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$827Median Monthly Rent+$247 (2010–19)
93%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas92%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Porter Township
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5
Property Crime in Porter Township
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Porter Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Porter Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Porter Township, IN
Shults-Lewis School
5 miles, E
Hebron Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
St Paul Catholic School
7 miles, NE
Montessori Academy of Valparaiso
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Porter Township, IN
Valparaiso University
7 miles, NE
DeVry University-Indiana
11 miles, NW
Indiana University-Northwest
16 miles, NW
Purdue University Northwest
22 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Porter Township, IN
Porter-Starke Services Inc
8 miles, NE
St Mary Medical Center Inc
11 miles, NW
Pinnacle Hospital
11 miles, NW
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Porter Township, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
42 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
48 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
57 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
101 miles, NE