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LaPorte County

Population in 2011: 5,853. Population change since 2000: +176.6%
Males: 4,502  (76.9%)
Females: 1,351  (23.1%)

Median resident age:  33.1 years
Indiana median age:  39.9 years

Zip codes: 46391.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,364 (it was $36,761 in 2000)
Westville:

$44,364
Indiana:

$45,424
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $11,463

Westville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $67,131 (it was $31,400 in 2000)
Westville:

$67,131
Indiana:

$123,100
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $67,589; Detached houses: $124,778; Mobile homes: $31,895

Median gross rent in 2009: $721.

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  • White alone - 3,966 (67.8%)
  • Black alone - 1,468 (25.1%)
  • Hispanic - 368 (6.3%)
  • Two or more races - 23 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 19 (0.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 8 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 1 (0.02%)

Races in Westville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Westville: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (27.0%), Irish (16.1%), English (8.7%), United States (7.1%), Polish (6.2%), Dutch (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 805 feet

Land area: 3.13 square miles.

Population density: 1873 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Westville:

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Westville town:

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

26 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.2%
Indiana:  3.1%



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Westville, Indiana as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Westville to the number of sex offenders is 530 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $624 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $217 (1.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gary, IN (23.0 miles , pop. 102,746).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (44.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wanatah, IN (2.8 miles ), Chesterton, IN (3.0 miles ), Valparaiso, IN (3.0 miles ), Town of Pines, IN (3.2 miles ), Porter, IN (3.2 miles ), Beverly Shores, IN (3.2 miles ), La Porte, IN (3.3 miles ), Kingsbury, IN (3.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,100
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,100
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,100
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $206,300
  • 2010: 12 buildings, average cost: $206,300
  • 2011: 11 buildings, average cost: $206,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.55 N, Longitude: 86.90 W

Area code: 219

Westville household income distribution Westville home values distribution

Crime in Westville (2001):

  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 robbery (47.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 6 burglaries (282.0 per 100,000)
  • 88 thefts (4135.3 per 100,000)
  • 1 auto theft (47.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 211.3 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.8)

Crime in Westville (2002):

  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 rape (46.7 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 assaults (93.3 per 100,000)
  • 9 burglaries (420.0 per 100,000)
  • 80 thefts (3733.1 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 244.3 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.51
Indiana average:

1.74

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Westville, Indiana accommodation, waste management, health care - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.7%
Indiana:

8.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (30%)
  • Public administration (16%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Retail trade (21%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Public administration (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Westville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 141% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.3 miles away from the Westville town center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/12/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the town center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

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Hospitals/medical centers near Westville:

  • LAPORTE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; LA PORTE, IN)
  • "PORTER, VALPARAISO HOSPITAL" (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; VALPARAISO, IN)
  • FRANCISCAN ST ANTHONY HEALTH - MICHIGAN CITY (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; MICHIGAN CITY, IN)

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Airports located in Westville:

Amtrak stations near Westville:

  • 13 miles: MICHIGAN CITY (100 WASHINGTON ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: NEW BUFFALO (WHITAKER & RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

College/University in Westville:

  • Purdue University-North Central Campus (Full-time enrollment: 2,761; Location: 1401 S US Hwy 421; Public; Website: www.pnc.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Westville:

  • Valparaiso University (about 10 miles; Valparaiso, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,607)
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest (about 22 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Indiana University-Northwest (about 23 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 30 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 6,151)
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral (about 35 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • University of Notre Dame (about 37 miles; Notre Dame, IN; FT enrollment: 11,690)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 37 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 4,535)

Public high school in Westville:

  • WESTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 409; Location: 207 EAST VALPARAISO ST; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Westville:

  • WESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 484; Location: 207 EAST VALPARAISO ST; Grades: KG - 06)
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Library in Westville:

  • WESTVILLE-NEW DURHAM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,418; Location: 153 MAIN STREET; 18,300 books; 650 audio materials; 1,200 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 52 print serial subscriptions)

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Tourist attraction: 1st Choice Travel Agency (Tours & Charters; 11629W 800 South).

Hotel: R & K Investment Corporation (1266 South USHighway 421).

 
LaPorte County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 36.3. This is about average.
City:

36.3
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.99. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.99
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 19.6. This is about average. There were 9 monitors within city limits.
City:

19.6
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.1
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Westville and their reported violations in the past:

WESTVILLE TRUCK STOP (Population served: 273, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
RAMSAYS WESTPOINT LOUNGE (Population served: 63, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-16-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-16-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-12-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-12-2003), St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2004)
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.1%
(13.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Indiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.5%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  10.4%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Westville, IN


Westville compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Westville (2011 data):

  • 1st Source Bank: Westville Branch at 501 North Flynn Road, branch established on 1998/06/22. Info updated 2008/06/16: Bank assets: $4,361.6 mil, Deposits: $3,520.6 mil, headquarters in South Bend, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 79 total offices, Holding Company: 1st Source Corporation
  • The La Porte Savings Bank: Westville Branch at 1 Parkman Drive, branch established on 2008/06/16. Info updated 2007/11/19: Bank assets: $475.9 mil, Deposits: $335.6 mil, headquarters in La Porte, IN, positive income, 8 total offices

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Westville travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


2008 Presidential Election results in LaPorte County Indiana:
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Religion statistics for Westville (based on LaPorte County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.86%
Here44.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents51.2%7.7%6.2%6.2%5.3%
Congregations11.0%8.3%4.6%11.9%7.3%
NameUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents3.1%3.0%2.1%1.7%13.5%
Congregations2.8%2.8%4.6%2.8%44.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
LaPorte County:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 45
LaPorte County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 89
This county:

8.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
LaPorte County:

10.5%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
LaPorte County:

29.5%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
State:

14.3%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,540$30,4800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$7,180
Police Protection - Officers 3$9,480$37,9200$0
Police - Other 0$0 1$606
Streets and Highways 2$5,958$35,7480$0
Sewerage 3$6,056$24,2241$1,676
Water Supply 3$4,378$17,5120$0
Totals for Government 12$28,412$28,4129$9,462

Westville government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $2,000,000 ($341.71)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $248,000 ($42.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($4.95)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($0.34)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $300,000 ($51.26)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $549,000 ($93.80)
    Sewerage: $314,000 ($53.65)
    Regular Highways: $249,000 ($42.54)
    Water Utilities: $195,000 ($33.32)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($4.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($4.10)
    Parks & Recreation: $23,000 ($3.93)
    Housing & Community Development: $17,000 ($2.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($1.54)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $76,000 ($12.98)
    All Other: $2,000 ($0.34)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $148,000 ($25.29)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,029,000 ($346.66)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $2,175,000 ($371.60)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $2,000 ($0.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $126,000 ($21.53)
    Interest Earnings: $20,000 ($3.42)
    Property Sale Other: $14,000 ($2.39)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $13,000 ($2.22)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($2.05)
    Parks & Recreation: $10,000 ($1.71)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,387,000 ($236.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $542,000 ($92.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $155,000 ($26.48)
    General Support: $68,000 ($11.62)
    All Other: $9,000 ($1.54)
  • Tax - Property: $259,000 ($44.25)
    Individual Income: $39,000 ($6.66)
    NEC: $27,000 ($4.61)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $499,000 ($85.26)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)

4.57% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,346 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.57%
Indiana average:

6.54%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($169 average AGI)
LaPorte County:

0.04%
Indiana average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Porter County, IN  0.97% ($37,095 average AGI)
from Lake County, IN  0.45% ($32,098)
from St. Joseph County, IN  0.43% ($33,401)


4.92% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,375 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.92%
Indiana average:

6.56%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($126 average AGI)
LaPorte County:

0.03%
Indiana average:

0.03%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Porter County, IN  0.70% ($38,212 average AGI)
to St. Joseph County, IN  0.50% ($34,892)
to Lake County, IN  0.30% ($32,190)

Strongest AM radio stations in Westville:

  • WIMS (1420 AM; 5 kW; MICHIGAN CITY, IN; Owner: ST. GEORGE BROADCASTING, LLC, ROBERT J. MACCINI, RECEIVER)
  • WNDZ (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PORTAGE, IN; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WAKE (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; VALPARAISO, IN)
  • WDND (1620 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westville:

  • WLJE (105.5 FM; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: PORTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHLP (89.9 FM; HANNA, IN; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WBEW (89.5 FM; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • W203AJ (88.5 FM; MICHIGAN CITY, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • W295AF (106.9 FM; LA PORTE, IN; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

TV broadcast stations around Westville:

  • W24AW (Channel 24; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W54BK (Channel 54; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W04CQ (Channel 4; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: AQUA-LAND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W18CF (Channel 18; ELKHART, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBND-LP (Channel 57; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WBND-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNDU-TV (Channel 16; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA TELECASTING CORP.)
  • WMWB-LP (Channel 25; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WMWB-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSBT-TV (Channel 22; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WSJV (Channel 28; ELKHART, IN; Owner: WSJV TELEVISION, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Westville, Indiana:
  • Fatal accident count: 9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 14
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 20
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Indiana average:
  • Fatal accident count: 107
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 165
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 34
  • Fatalities: 117
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 269
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 11

See more detailed statistics of Westville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Westville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 106 Ridge St (Lat: 41.541972 Lon: -86.898639), Call Sign: KXE810, Licensee ID: L00078611
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.370 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/01/2004, Expiration Date: 06/28/2014
    Registrant: Westville, Town Of, Westville, IN 46391, Phone: (219) 785-4177
  • Westville, Cr 575e Rr Crossing @ Mp Cd 474.90 (Lat: 41.598667 Lon: -86.955833), Type: Bant, Structure height: 2.5 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WPUL491, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.800 MHz, 161.055 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/27/2002, Expiration Date: 03/27/2012, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:
  • 1100 West And State Road 2 (Lat: 41.526667 Lon: -86.906667), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQIY895
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/24/2008, Expiration Date: 06/24/2018, Certifier: William Wilson
    Registrant: Cdt, 33408 Sandy Creek Lane, Pine Valley, CA 91962, Phone: (619) 478-2600, Fax: (619) 478-2555, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Westville, 3.25 Mi Nw (Lat: 41.576389 Lon: -86.932500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 90 m, Call Sign: WQFH570
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.193 MHz, 952.193 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/18/2006, Expiration Date: 07/18/2016, Certifier: Steve Martz
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 27725 Stansbury Blvd. Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Phone: (248) 994-4072, Fax: (248) 994-4172, Email:
  • WESTVILLE, 3.5 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 41.576417 Lon: -86.932528), Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: KSD86
    Assigned Frequencies: 6665.00 MHz, 6635.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/22/2001, Expiration Date: 05/22/2011
    Registrant: Phone: (313) 496-7180
  • MICHIGAN CTY, Milepost 39 On Ind Toll Rd I80/90 & Int Us 421 Exit 39 (Lat: 41.592250 Lon: -86.899750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 35.4 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WHC688
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 10795.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/25/2001, Expiration Date: 12/19/2011
    Registrant: White & Case LLP, 701 13th St., Nw, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 626-3635, Fax: (202) 639-9355, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Westville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1004M , Serial Number: 17259404, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/1970
    Registrant (Corporation): Flying Griffins Flight Club LLC, 942 N 550 E, Westville, IN 46391
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 24NA , Serial Number: 28-4018, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 04/18/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Marcia L Forcey, 668 E 900 N, Westville, IN 46391
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-250 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 273BT , Serial Number: 27-7954112, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 08/29/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Marcia Forcey, 668 E 900 N, Westville, IN 46391
  • Aircraft: VOLLMAR R / BOLIN RE PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4041R , Serial Number: VB101
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Orthodontics Center, Westville, IN 46391
    Deregistered: Yes
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50331 , Serial Number: 15069233, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1968
    Registrant (Individual): David A Dunn, 1068 N 550 E, Westville, IN 46391
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-16 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5832H , Serial Number: 16-450, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Charles F Forcey, 668 E 900 N, Westville, IN 46391
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9201J , Serial Number: 28-3269, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Marcia Forcey, 668 E 900n, Westville, IN 46391



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$109,2502$149,73012$139,5272$63,8951$91,8001$85,060
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$132,5101$22,6000$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$60,9905$134,1960$00$01$41,100
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$174,2250$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$99,1500$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0426.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$88,780
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0426.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 7
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Westville


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Westville, IN

Most common first names in Westville, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2969.2 years
William2775.9 years
James2561.3 years
Edward2178.2 years
Robert2071.4 years
Mary1876.6 years
Charles1675.3 years
George1575.3 years
Richard1565.8 years
Joseph1571.0 years
Most common last names in Westville, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1471.3 years
Smith970.7 years
Hagenow873.8 years
Bauer772.0 years
Williams768.7 years
Jardine587.8 years
Davis567.6 years
Lewis582.8 years
Jones559.8 years
Wilson584.4 years
Businesses in Westville, IN
NameCountNameCount
Arby's1Subway1
Dairy Queen1U-Haul1
MasterBrand Cabinets2UPS2
McDonald's1

Westville on our top lists:

  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage population increase from 2000 to 2006"
  • #63 (46391) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Moroccan first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • David J. Saylor (2)
  • Thirumal N. Devanathan (2)
  • Harry W. Workman (1)
  • David J. Kanic (1)
  • Michael Scot Jacko (1)
  • Brian Tubaugh (1)

Total of 8 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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