Whiting, IN
Living in Whiting
Bikeability49
Walkability67
Commute35
Public Transit57
Affordability87
Public Safety39
Airports93
Hospitals26
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-207 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$4.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation5%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$640Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units19%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier68%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whiting
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Whiting
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whiting
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whiting, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whiting, IN
Annunciata School
3 miles, W
St Casimir School
3 miles, SW
City Baptist Schools
4 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School-96th
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Whiting, IN
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
1 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
6 miles, S
Chicago State University
7 miles, NW
University of Chicago
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whiting, IN
St Catherine Hospital Inc
3 miles, SE
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
5 miles, SW
Advocate Trinity Hospital
6 miles, NW
South Shore Hospital
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Whiting, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
16 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
30 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
60 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
90 miles, N