Whiting, IN

Living in Whiting

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 67
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 41
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Schools 32
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Residents

4.8k Population -207 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$4.4k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation5%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$129k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$640 Median Monthly Rent +$102 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units19%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier68%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whiting

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Whiting

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 13
Feb 29 2 9
Mar 38 3 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 42 3 1
Dec 29 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whiting

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whiting, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whiting, IN

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Annunciata School
3 miles, W
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St Casimir School
3 miles, SW
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City Baptist Schools
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Whiting, IN

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University of Chicago
10 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Whiting, IN

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South Shore Hospital
7 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Whiting, IN

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