Black Oak, Gary, IN
Living in Black Oak
Bikeability
31
Walkability
30
Commute
41
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
59
Airports
92
Hospitals
55
Colleges
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Oak, Gary, IN
Bible Baptist School
3 miles, W
Calumet Christian School
3 miles, SW
St Mary School
3 miles, SW
Highland Christian School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Black Oak, Gary, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
3 miles, E
Purdue University Northwest
5 miles, W
DeVry University-Indiana
7 miles, SE
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
9 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Oak, Gary, IN
Methodist Hospitals Inc
3 miles, NE
St Catherine Hospital Inc
6 miles, NW
Community Hospital
6 miles, W
Franciscan Health Munster
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Black Oak, Gary, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
24 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
39 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
56 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
98 miles, NW