Kingsford Heights, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,313 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.8% 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 14 24
Feb 2 9 27
Mar 3 5 37
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 40
Dec 3 11 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 8, IN State House District 20, IN
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Schools

Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Kingsbury Elementary School
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
South Central Elementary School
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
South Central Jr-Sr High School
6 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Ancilla College
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Valparaiso University
18 miles, W • 2.8 star
College of Court Reporting Inc
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

La Porte Hospital
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
25 miles, E • 1.4 star
Chicago Midway International Airport
59 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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