Hudson Lake, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,245 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
92.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,116 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$706 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

LaPorte County
3
Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

LaPorte County
4
Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 25
Feb 2 11 29
Mar 3 6 38
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 3 42
Dec 3 13 29

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 8, IN State House District 7, IN
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Schools

Prairie View Elementary School
1 miles, W • 4.6 star
New Prairie High School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
New Prairie Middle School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Olive Township Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Saint Mary's College
15 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Holy Cross College
15 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Notre Dame
16 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

La Porte Hospital
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Chicago Midway International Airport
62 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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