La Porte, IN
Living in La Porte
Bikeability42
Walkability45
Commute72
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports69
Hospitals70
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-615 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$4.7k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$568Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Porte
United States45
Indiana52
Michigan City Metro Area34
LaPorte County34
Property Crime in La Porte
United States48
Indiana47
Michigan City Metro Area40
LaPorte County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 16 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Porte
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Porte, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Porte, IN
St Johns Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Door Prairie Adventist Christian School
2 miles, SE
La Lumiere School
7 miles, N
Queen of All Saints Catholic School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near La Porte, IN
Valparaiso University
20 miles, SW
Radiological Technologies University VT
24 miles, E
Saint Mary's College
25 miles, E
Holy Cross College
25 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Porte, IN
La Porte Hospital
1 miles, W
Franciscan St Anthony Health-Michigan City
10 miles, W
Porter Regional Hospital
18 miles, W
Porter-Starke Services Inc
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near La Porte, IN
South Bend International Airport
22 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
55 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
67 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
74 miles, NE