New Chicago, IN

Living in New Chicago

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 91
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 42
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Schools 51
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Residents

1.6k Population -475 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income -$461 (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office20%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value -$7.2k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$661 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
LP gas2%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Chicago

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in New Chicago

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump52%

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 New Chicago

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Chicago, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near New Chicago, IN

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Andrean High School
5 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near New Chicago, IN

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Valparaiso University
14 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near New Chicago, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
8 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near New Chicago, IN

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