Whiting, IN

Whiting, Indiana

Introduction to Whiting, Indiana

Whiting, Indiana, in Lake county, is 6 miles N of Hammond, Indiana and 14 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city contains a population of approximately 5,137.

Whiting History

Whiting is nicknamed the ‘Little City on the Lake’ because of its location on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. In the mid 1800s, this city had very few residents, almost all of whom were brought to the area by the railroads. The Michigan Southern Railroad entered the area in 1851, and Germans were the first European settlers to arrive in the city. After the Civil War, Henry Schrage opened the first store in the area, which soon became the political, social and commercial center of the community. In the late 1880s, the Standard Oil Company established operations in Whiting. As a result, the area was incorporated as a town in 1895, and then as a city in 1903.

Whiting and nearby Attractions

• Matteson Historical Museum
• Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
• Chicago Portage National Historic Site
• William W. Powers State Recreation Area
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Adler Planetarium

Things To Do In Whiting

The Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society houses a museum that showcases the heritage of the Whiting-Robertsdale communities. Other nearby museums include the DuSable Museum of African-American History, the Oriental Institute Museum, the Midwest Carvers Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Smart Museum of Art. The Robert S. Abbott House, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and the Unity Temple are some sites of historic interest and importance located within 20 miles of the city. The 160-acre William W. Powers State Recreation Area, located on Wolf Lake, offers facilities for fishing, boating and picnicking. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Billy Casper Golf Course, the Burnham Woods Golf Course, the Harborside International Golf Center or at the Jackson Park Golf Club. Whiting hosts the Pierogi Festival every July. This festival, celebrated to honor the venerable pierogi dumpling, draws crowds from many neighboring communities.

Whiting Transportation

Gary/Chicago International is the closest major airport.

Whiting Higher Education

Whiting is home to the Calumet College of Saint Joseph. Other nearby colleges and universities include Chicago State University, the University of Chicago and Purdue University-Calumet Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Whiting, IN

Comparing Whiting 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
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Whiting Almanac

Whiting Climate

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Whiting Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

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

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Nearby Cities and Towns

Whiting Public Libraries

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Whiting High Schools (2004)

GEORGE ROGERS CLARK MD/HS
1921 DAVIS AVE
219-659-3522
Serves 1,572 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

WHITING HIGH SCHOOL
1751 OLIVER ST
219-659-0255
Serves 241 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Whiting Colleges

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph

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