Whiting School City, IN
Living in Whiting School City
Bikeability
47
Walkability
64
Commute
29
Public Transit
56
Affordability
86
Public Safety
39
Airports
93
Hospitals
26
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.2k
Population
-414 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$5.6k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-12% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office27%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation4%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$132k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$648
Median Monthly Rent
+$117 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units19%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$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 School City
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Whiting School City
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 School City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whiting School City, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whiting School City, IN
Annunciata School
3 miles, W
St Casimir School
3 miles, SW
City Baptist Schools
4 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School-96th
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Whiting School City, IN
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
1 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
6 miles, S
Chicago State University
7 miles, NW
University of Chicago
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whiting School City, IN
St Catherine Hospital Inc
3 miles, SE
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
5 miles, SW
Advocate Trinity Hospital
6 miles, NW
South Shore Hospital
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Whiting School City, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
16 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
30 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
60 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
90 miles, N