West Creek Township, IN

Living in West Creek Township

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 18
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 58
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Schools 89
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Residents

6.8k Population +315 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
79% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
36  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$198k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$504 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas10%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Creek Township

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in West Creek Township

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 8
Feb 28 2 6
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Creek Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Creek Township, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Creek Township, IN

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Zion Lutheran School
10 miles, NW
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Unity Christian School
11 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Creek Township, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Creek Township, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
16 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near West Creek Township, IN

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