Black Oak, Gary, IN

Living in Black Oak

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 30
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 42
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Schools 15
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Residents

17k Population -2.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black38%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income -$723 (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$95k Median Home Value -$6.8k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$616 Median Monthly Rent +$39 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Black Oak

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Black Oak

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 13
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Oak

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Black Oak, Gary, IN

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Black Oak, Gary, IN

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St Mary School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Black Oak, Gary, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Black Oak, Gary, IN

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Community Hospital
6 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Black Oak, Gary, IN

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