Trail Creek, IN

Trail Creek, Indiana

Trail Creek, Indiana, in La Porte county, is 26 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 42 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town contains a population of approximately 2,296.

The People and Families of Trail Creek

In Trail Creek, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Trail Creek, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trail Creek had a median family income of $51,098. The typical family in Trail Creek is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Trail Creek have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Trail Creek.

Trail Creek Housing

Trail Creek has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 93% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Trail Creek, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Trail Creek, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Trail Creek, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Trail Creek Almanac

Trail Creek Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Trail Creek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Trail Creek, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Trail Creek Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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