La Porte, IN

Living in La Porte

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 45
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 62
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Schools 76
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Residents

22k Population -615 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$4.7k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$568 Median Monthly Rent +$59 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Porte

United States45
Indiana52
Michigan City Metro Area34
LaPorte County34

Property Crime in La Porte

United States48
Indiana47
Michigan City Metro Area40
LaPorte County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 16
Feb 28 2 11
Mar 37 3 6
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 4 0
Nov 41 3 3
Dec 28 3 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Porte

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near La Porte, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Porte, IN

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La Lumiere School
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near La Porte, IN

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Valparaiso University
20 miles, SW
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Saint Mary's College
25 miles, E
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Holy Cross College
25 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near La Porte, IN

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La Porte Hospital
1 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near La Porte, IN

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