Ross Township, IN

Living in Ross Township

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 15
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 42
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Schools 76
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Residents

48k Population +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

$62k Median 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

$149k Median Home Value +$7.4k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$913 Median 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

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Andrean High School
3 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Ross Township, IN

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Valparaiso University
14 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ross Township, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Ross Township, IN

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