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Kouts, IN


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Kouts, Indiana

Kouts, Indiana is 24 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 49 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Porter county. The population of the town is 1,698.

The People and Families of Kouts

In Kouts, about 64% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Kouts.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kouts had a median family income of $50,819. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Kouts. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town. Notably, Kouts is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Kouts.

Kouts Housing

Of the housing in Kouts, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Indiana.

Commuting

In Kouts, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kouts strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKouts Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kouts Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kouts People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kouts Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Kouts Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kouts, IN

Comparing Kouts to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime22
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