Michigan City, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 31,792 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 
Males: 16,460  (51.8%)
Females: 15,332  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46360.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,404 (it was $33,732 in 2000)
Michigan City:

$51,404
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,721 (it was $16,995 in 2000)

Michigan City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,679 (it was $75,600 in 2000)
Michigan City:

$126,679
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,577; detached houses: $167,225; townhouses or other attached units: $176,471; in 2-unit structures: $272,161; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $120,891; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $226,673; mobile homes: $40,644

Median gross rent in 2022: $841.

March 2022 cost of living index in Michigan City: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.2%
(16.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.3% for Black residents, 24.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.8% for other race residents, 31.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Michigan City, IN (2022)
    • 18,77759.0%White alone
    • 9,29329.2%Black alone
    • 2,7998.8%Hispanic
    • 1,0413.3%Two or more races
    • 2120.7%Other race alone
    • 1270.4%American Indian alone
    • 850.3%Asian alone

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According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Michigan City, Indiana as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Michigan City is 15,549 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Michigan City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(6.4)
2
(6.4)
3
(9.5)
2
(6.4)
3
(9.5)
2
(6.3)
2
(6.4)
1
(3.2)
3
(9.7)
3
(9.7)
7
(22.6)
5
(16.1)
1
(3.1)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
13
(40.2)
23
(73.1)
9
(28.6)
11
(34.9)
17
(54.7)
6
(19.0)
11
(34.9)
19
(60.4)
13
(41.8)
18
(58.1)
12
(38.6)
19
(61.3)
19
(61.3)
5
(15.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
61
(188.5)
61
(193.8)
41
(130.3)
56
(177.5)
43
(138.5)
57
(180.9)
32
(101.6)
50
(158.9)
30
(96.4)
51
(164.5)
48
(154.4)
34
(109.8)
35
(112.9)
17
(53.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
47
(145.3)
61
(193.8)
44
(139.9)
50
(158.5)
42
(135.3)
34
(107.9)
36
(114.3)
115
(365.6)
96
(308.6)
162
(522.6)
173
(556.6)
135
(435.8)
121
(390.2)
112
(349.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
371
(1,147)
412
(1,309)
297
(944.1)
325
(1,030)
205
(660.2)
167
(530.0)
212
(673.1)
213
(677.1)
153
(491.8)
187
(603.2)
174
(559.8)
242
(781.2)
252
(812.7)
210
(655.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
1,259
(3,891)
1,469
(4,667)
1,421
(4,517)
1,339
(4,244)
1,153
(3,713)
1,146
(3,637)
1,264
(4,013)
1,131
(3,595)
513
(1,649)
1,090
(3,516)
1,100
(3,539)
1,067
(3,445)
967
(3,119)
865
(2,699)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
110
(340.0)
135
(428.9)
122
(387.8)
61
(193.3)
77
(248.0)
69
(219.0)
79
(250.8)
100
(317.9)
59
(189.7)
104
(335.5)
120
(386.1)
126
(406.8)
98
(316.0)
110
(343.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
6
(18.5)
16
(50.8)
8
(25.4)
17
(53.9)
11
(35.4)
6
(19.0)
8
(25.4)
8
(25.4)
3
(9.6)
5
(16.1)
8
(25.7)
6
(19.4)
12
(38.7)
10
(31.2)
City-Data.com crime index380.9480.6380.5389.2339.9310.2321.7398.5246.1429.4419.5439.4400.1285.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Michigan City, IN

Crime rate in Michigan City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 91 (83 officers - 74 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.67
Indiana average:

2.27
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Ancestries: German (11.9%), Polish (7.8%), English (6.4%), Irish (6.0%), American (3.9%), Italian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1836

Elevation: 625 feet

Land area: 19.6 square miles.

Population density: 1,622 people per square mile   (low).

Michigan City, Indiana map

812 residents are foreign born (1.2% Latin America, 0.6% Asia, 0.3% Europe).

This city:

2.6%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,139 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,064 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gary, IN (25.3 miles , pop. 102,746).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (41.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pottawattamie Park, IN (1.1 miles ),
Trail Creek, IN (1.3 miles ),
Long Beach, IN (1.8 miles ),
Town of Pines, IN (1.8 miles ),
Michiana Shores, IN (2.2 miles ),
Beverly Shores, IN (2.3 miles ),
Michiana, MI (2.3 miles),
Grand Beach, MI (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.71 N, Longitude: 86.89 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,914 (+12.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 6,645 (52.8%)

Area code: 219

Distribution of median household income in Michigan City, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Michigan City, IN in 2022
Michigan City satellite photo by USGS

Michigan City tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 28 buildings, average cost: $284,200
  • 2021: 36 buildings, average cost: $300,200
  • 2020: 28 buildings, average cost: $225,500
  • 2019: 17 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2018: 22 buildings, average cost: $227,700
  • 2017: 35 buildings, average cost: $172,600
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $242,400
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $254,200
  • 2014: 16 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $210,900
  • 2012: 14 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2011: 21 buildings, average cost: $145,700
  • 2010: 31 buildings, average cost: $65,300
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $139,100
  • 2008: 24 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2007: 40 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2006: 55 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2005: 74 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2004: 77 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2003: 78 buildings, average cost: $93,700
  • 2002: 76 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 2001: 52 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 2000: 50 buildings, average cost: $83,100
  • 1999: 93 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 1998: 76 buildings, average cost: $79,700
  • 1997: 40 buildings, average cost: $89,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Michigan City, IN residents
Average permit cost in Michigan City, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Indiana:

2.8%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Michigan City, IN
Historical housing units in Michigan City, IN
Most common industries in Michigan City, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (13.2%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Michigan City, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)

Average climate in Michigan City, Indiana

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Michigan City, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 95.6. This is worse than average.

City:

95.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 6.64. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.64
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.36
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 23.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Michigan City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Indiana state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.3 miles away from the Michigan City city center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.3 miles away from the city center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Michigan City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 231.4 miles away from Michigan City center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 206.6 miles away from Michigan City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 231.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from Michigan City center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 288.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in LaPorte County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Michigan City topographic map

Main business address for: HORIZON BANCORP /IN/ (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS).

Hospitals in Michigan City:

  • FRANCISCAN ST ANTHONY HEALTH - MICHIGAN CITY (Voluntary non-profit - Church, 301 W HOMER ST)
  • KINGWOOD HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 3714 S FRANKLIN ST)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN CITY (5TH & PINE STREETS)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPICE (2424 FRANKLIN ST)

Nursing Homes in Michigan City:

  • ARBORS AT MICHIGAN CITY (1101 E COOLSPRING AVE)
  • BEACH CLIFF LODGE NURSING HOME (1001 LAKE SHORE DRIVE)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF MICHIGAN CITY (802 US HWY 20 E)
  • RED OAKS REHABILITATION AND CONV CTR (910 S CARROLL AVE)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH C (301 W HOMER ST)

Dialysis Facilities in Michigan City:

  • DAVITA - MICHIGAN CITY (9836 W. 400 N.)

Home Health Centers in Michigan City:

  • HOME HEALTH SERVICES OF INDIANA (710 FRANKLIN STREET)
  • ST ANTHONY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS/HHC (2424 FRANKLIN ST)
  • VNA HOMECARE, PRIVATE DUTY AND HOSPICE (901 S WOODLAND AVE)

Airports and heliports located in Michigan City:

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Amtrak station:

MICHIGAN CITY (100 WASHINGTON ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

College/University in Michigan City:

  • Brown Mackie College-Michigan City (Full-time enrollment: 324; Location: 325 E US Hwy 20; Private, for-profit; Website: www.brownmackie.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Michigan City:

  • Purdue University-North Central Campus (about 9 miles; Westville, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,682)
  • Valparaiso University (about 19 miles; Valparaiso, IN; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • Indiana University-Northwest (about 26 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 4,390)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 32 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 7,343)
  • Andrews University (about 33 miles; Berrien Springs, MI; FT enrollment: 3,103)
  • University of Notre Dame (about 34 miles; Notre Dame, IN; FT enrollment: 12,214)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 35 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)

Public high schools in Michigan City:

Private high school in Michigan City:

  • MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 186, Location: 306 W 10TH ST, Grades: 9-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Michigan City:

Private elementary/middle schools in Michigan City:

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Library in Michigan City:

  • MICHIGAN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,423,684; Location: 100 EAST 4TH STREET; 92,559 books; 10,012 audio materials; 9,937 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 37 state licensed databases; 7 other licensed databases; 420 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • also radio station 92.3 FM

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Michigan City: Washington Park Marina (A), Michigan City Yacht Club (B), Dunes Plaza (C), Outer Basin Light (D), Pottawattamie Country Club (E), Michigan City Fire Department Station 4 (F), Michigan City Fire Department Station 3 (G), Michigan City Fire Department Administration Offices and Training Center (H), Michigan City Fire Department Station 1 (I), Michigan City Fire Department Station 2 (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Marquette Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Main business address in Michigan City: HORIZON BANCORP /IN/ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Michigan City include: Grace Bible Church (A), Saint Andrews Church (B), Saint Johns Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Stanislaus Cemetery (1), Greenwood Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Trail Creek (A), Otter Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Michigan City include: Gill Field (1), Hanson Park (2), Cleveland Park (3), Pullman Field (4), Pottawattamie Park (5), Ames Field (6), Gardena Playground (7), Motts Park (8), Washington Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Barker Mansion (Museums; 631 Washington Street) (1), Michigan City Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Wash Park) (2), Michigan City Zoo (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Lake Frnt) (3), Tilt 87 (Amusement & Theme Parks; 227 West US Highway 20) (4), Athens Amusements (Amusement & Theme Parks; 222 Southwood Drive) (5), Sterling Crown Shows (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3663 North 950 West) (6), Diamond Amusement Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 2872 West Dunes Highway) (7), Old Lighthouse Museum (1 Washington Park Mari) (8), The Great Lakes Museum of Military History Inc (Tours & Charters; 360 Dunes Plaza) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Golden Sands Motel (4411 East US Highway 12) (1), City Manor Motel (5225 Franklin Street) (2), Duneland Beach Inn (3311 Pottawattomie Trail) (3), Creekwood Inn (Route 20/35 @ I 94) (4), Red Roof Inn (110 West Kieffer Road) (5), Hampton Inn Michigan City (4128 South Franklin Street) (6), Blackhawk Motel (3651 West Dunes Highway) (7), Knights Inn (201 West Kieffer Road) (8), Hutchinson Mansion Inn (220 West 10th Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Laporte County Government - Michigan City Offices- Superior Court- Ba (1 Courthouse) (1), Laporte County - Superior Courts- Superior Court 2 (Michigan City Courth) (2), Laporte County Government - Superior Court 4- Michigan City Offices- Probation (Superior Court House) (3), Laporte County - Superior Courts- Superior Court 4 (Michigan City Courth) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Dan Meyer (performer) - Sword Swallower, Don Larsen - Professional baseball player, Anne Baxter - Actress, Abe Gibron - Football player, Allan Spear - Politician, Daniel D. Bruce - Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, John Huppenthal - Republican Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Eilaine Roth - Girls Professional Baseball League player, Elaine Roth - Baseball player, Mike LaRocco - Motorcycle racer.

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

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

MICHIGAN CITY DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS (Population served: 33,181, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-21-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-21-2011), St Public Notif requested (SEP-21-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 8 regular monitoring violations
PATRIOT PARK (Population served: 707, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
NORTHERN INDIANA COMMUTER TRANSP. DIST. (Population served: 260, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform
COLONIAL MOBILE COURT (Population served: 97, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-12-2013), St Other (MAR-07-2014), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-23-2014), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-23-2014)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
BEECHWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 63, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (NOV-21-2013)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
SMOKEYS SOUTHERN BAR-B-Q (Population served: 54, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Michigan City that have no violations reported:

  • DUNELAND BEACH ASSOCIATION (Population served: 420, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

People in group quarters in Michigan City in 2010:

  • 2,221 people in state prisons
  • 234 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 96 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 51 people in correctional residential facilities
  • 37 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 19 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 12 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Michigan City in 2000:

  • 2,171 people in state prisons
  • 385 people in nursing homes
  • 29 people in halfway houses
  • 27 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 14 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 11 people in religious group quarters
  • 8 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 4 people in military barracks, etc.

Banks with branches in Michigan City (2011 data):

  • Horizon Bank, National Association: South Franklin Branch, Michigan City Branch, Messenger Service Branch, at 515 Franklin Street, First Citizens Branch. Info updated 2010/06/29: Bank assets: $1,546.9 mil, Deposits: $1,018.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Horizon Bancorp
  • Fifth Third Bank: Michigan City South at 3710 South Franklin Street, branch established on 1926/01/01; Michigan City 4th St at 126 East Fourth Street, branch established on 1926/01/01. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Michigan City at 5450 North Johnson Road, branch established on 1921/01/01; Highway 20 Branch at Highway 20, branch established on 1974/01/02. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • The La Porte Savings Bank: Coolspring Banking Center Branch at Johnson Road And Cr 400 N, branch established on 1987/08/11; Michican City Branch at 2000 Franklin Street, branch established on 1885/01/01. Info updated 2007/11/19: Bank assets: $475.9 mil, Deposits: $335.6 mil, headquarters in La Porte, IN, positive income, 8 total offices
  • TCF National Bank: Michigan City Jewel Branch at 3535 Franklin Street, branch established on 2001/09/13. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $19,007.0 mil, Deposits: $12,377.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 441 total offices, Holding Company: Tcf Financial Corporation
  • Woodforest National Bank: Michigan City Walmart Branch at 5780 S Franklin, branch established on 2008/02/04. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions)
  • 1st Source Bank: Michigan City Marquette Branch at 3905 Franklin Street, branch established on 1997/12/15. 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
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Lake Park Branch at 4365 South Franklin Street, branch established on 1991/11/14. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.

For population 15 years and over in Michigan City:

Marital status in Michigan City, IN
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 32.6%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 18.8%

For population 25 years and over in Michigan City:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Michigan City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Michigan City:

(Michigan City, Indiana Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Michigan City, IN (based on LaPorte County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic14,83813
Evangelical Protestant12,55683
Mainline Protestant9,01631
Black Protestant2,14911
Other1,61410
Orthodox462
None71,248-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
LaPorte County:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

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
Here:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.07 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

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

10.5%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.5%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
LaPorte County:

14.0%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Michigan City:

49.0%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Michigan City:

45.5%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.1%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.4%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.9%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
Here:

55.5%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Michigan City:

79.4%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Michigan City, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 81$483,951$71,6960$0
Police Protection - Officers 76$419,325$66,2090$0
Water Supply 75$362,364$57,97810$7,430
Sewerage 46$224,990$58,6930$0
Parks and Recreation 30$117,650$47,0606$7,277
Streets and Highways 25$101,636$48,7850$0
Solid Waste Management 21$72,817$41,6100$0
Transit 17$73,482$51,8700$0
Financial Administration 13$66,064$60,9820$0
Police - Other 13$27,650$25,5230$0
Other and Unallocable 12$59,154$59,1541$865
Other Government Administration 8$19,469$29,2049$5,038
Water Transport and Terminals 6$27,665$55,3302$5,108
Judicial and Legal 2$12,066$72,3960$0
Airports 2$8,963$53,7780$0
Fire - Other 1$3,582$42,9841$865
Health 1$5,534$66,4080$0
Welfare 1$5,325$63,9000$0
Totals for Government 430$2,091,687$58,37329$26,582

Michigan City government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $4,470,000 ($140.60)
    Regular Highways: $1,952,000 ($61.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $848,000 ($26.67)
    Sewerage: $584,000 ($18.37)
    Air Transportation: $129,000 ($4.06)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $17,127,000 ($538.72)
    Water Utilities: $11,759,000 ($369.87)
    Police Protection: $8,548,000 ($268.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,296,000 ($260.95)
    General - Other: $3,391,000 ($106.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,280,000 ($103.17)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $2,585,000 ($81.31)
    Central Staff Services: $2,413,000 ($75.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,385,000 ($75.02)
    Regular Highways: $1,583,000 ($49.79)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $768,000 ($24.16)
    Housing and Community Development: $558,000 ($17.55)
    Transit Utilities: $489,000 ($15.38)
    Financial Administration: $470,000 ($14.78)
    Air Transportation: $305,000 ($9.59)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $274,000 ($8.62)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $204,000 ($6.42)
    General Public Buildings: $121,000 ($3.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,890,000 ($122.36)

Michigan City government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Housing and Community Development: $9,213,000 ($289.79)
    Sewerage: $9,097,000 ($286.14)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $2,674,000 ($84.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,014,000 ($31.89)
    Parking Facilities: $410,000 ($12.90)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $200,000 ($6.29)
    Air Transportation: $134,000 ($4.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($0.09)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,579,000 ($49.67)
    Air Transportation: $1,143,000 ($35.95)
    Transit Utilities: $1,035,000 ($32.56)
    Sewerage: $843,000 ($26.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $11,478,000 ($361.03)
    Donations From Private Sources: $648,000 ($20.38)
    Interest Earnings: $264,000 ($8.30)
    Fines and Forfeits: $18,000 ($0.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $8,551,000 ($268.97)
    Transit Utilities: $20,000 ($0.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $11,526,000 ($362.54)
    Other: $3,959,000 ($124.53)
    Highways: $1,890,000 ($59.45)
    Sewerage: $778,000 ($24.47)
  • Tax - Property: $26,301,000 ($827.28)
    Public Utilities Sales: $652,000 ($20.51)

Michigan City government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $16,523,000 ($519.72)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $16,523,000 ($519.72)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,458,000 ($171.68)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,033,000 ($158.31)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $425,000 ($13.37)

Michigan City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $26,938,000 ($847.32)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,075,000 ($537.08)
Businesses in Michigan City, IN
NameCountNameCount
ALDI1Jimmy John's1
ALDO1Jones New York3
AT&T1Justice1
Ace Hardware1KFC1
Advance Auto Parts1Knights Inn1
Aeropostale1Kroger1
Ann Taylor2La-Z-Boy1
Applebee's1Levi Strauss & Co.1
Arby's1Long John Silver's1
AutoZone1Lowe's1
Banana Republic1MasterBrand Cabinets5
Baskin-Robbins1Maurices1
Bath & Body Works2McDonald's3
Blockbuster1Meijer1
Brooks Brothers1Menards1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Microtel1
Burger King1Motherhood Maternity1
CVS2New Balance3
Carson Pirie Scott1Nike5
Casual Male XL1Office Depot1
Chevrolet1OfficeMax1
Chico's1Old Navy1
Clarion1Olive Garden1
Clarks1Pac Sun1
Coldwater Creek1Payless1
Comfort Inn1Penske1
Cricket Wireless2Pizza Hut1
Curves1Popeyes1
Dairy Queen2Quality1
Dennys1Quiznos1
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack1
DressBarn1Red Lobster1
Dressbarn1Red Roof Inn1
Dunkin Donuts1Rue211
Eddie Bauer1Ryan's Grill1
Famous Footwear1Sears2
FedEx3Skechers USA1
Finish Line1Sprint Nextel1
Ford1Starbucks1
GNC1Steak 'n Shake1
GameStop1Subway5
Gap2Super 81
Goodwill1T-Mobile3
Gymboree1Taco Bell1
H&R Block3Toys"R"Us1
Hobby Lobby1U-Haul4
Honda1U.S. Cellular2
Hyundai1UPS3
IHOP1Vans1
IZOD1Walgreens2
J.Crew1Walmart1
JCPenney1Wendy's1
Jewel-Osco1White Castle1

Strongest AM radio stations in Michigan City:

  • 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)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WDND (1620 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Michigan City:

  • WBEW (89.5 FM; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WEFM (95.9 FM; MICHIGAN CITY, IN; Owner: MICHIGAN CITY FM BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • W203AJ (88.5 FM; MICHIGAN CITY, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • W295AF (106.9 FM; LA PORTE, IN; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WLJE (105.5 FM; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: PORTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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 Michigan City:

  • W18CF (Channel 18; ELKHART, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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.)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W04CQ (Channel 4; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: AQUA-LAND COMMUNICATIONS, 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)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • 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)
  • W24AW (Channel 24; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W54BK (Channel 54; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBND-LP (Channel 57; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WBND-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRDY-LP (Channel 69; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Michigan City: Daniel D. Bruce.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Michigan City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 74Number of bridges
  • 659ft / 201mTotal length
  • $3,660,000Total costs
  • 868,624Total average daily traffic
  • 142,671Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Michigan City, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 61950-1959
  • 151960-1969
  • 261970-1979
  • 101980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Michigan City, IN
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 9 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
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 ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED113$85,65177$156,509470$138,85060$33,2856$756,127150$202,1755$70,066
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$83,4248$132,17465$119,26611$42,2020$013$177,6481$27,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED20$83,98840$101,617278$121,12240$23,3651$400,00053$159,0829$68,476
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$66,0104$117,328133$116,5207$24,0000$011$242,2640$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$70,8402$274,34024$131,5505$43,3060$06$199,8350$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed mortgage data for all 14 tracts in Michigan City, IN

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 8 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED9$103,74017$127,5231$217,710
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$95,5006$176,2380$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$54,9805$94,7461$44,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$48,8951$165,0300$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Michigan City, IN
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Michigan City, IN - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 233. The highest number of fires - 323 took place in 2005, and the least - 60 in 2014. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Michigan City, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (38.3%), and Structure Fires (33.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Michigan City, IN
    • 1,43238.3%Outside Fires
    • 1,24433.3%Structure Fires
    • 73619.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 3298.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Michigan City, IN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Michigan City, Indiana:

  • Abc Motel, 3948 S Franklin, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 879-0335
  • Black Hawk Motel, 3651 W Dunes Hwy, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 872-8656
  • Clarion Inn & Suites, 5820 S Franklin St, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 879-0311, Fax: (219) 879-2536
  • Sands Inn, 1630 Maple St, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 872-0717
  • Travel Inn Motel, 3944 S Franklin St, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 872-9441
  • Norbert Motel, 45 N SR 421, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 872-0993
  • Country Inn & Suites, 3805 N Frontage Rd, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 879-3600, Fax: (219) 879-0931
  • Microtel Inn & Suites - Michigan City, 9834 W 400 N, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 , Phone: (219) 210-3430, Fax: (219) 210-3665
  • 4 other hotels and motels
All 12 fire-safe hotels and motels in Michigan City, Indiana
Most common first names in Michigan City, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John39274.3 years
Mary37377.8 years
Robert33470.4 years
William30974.0 years
James24068.2 years
Helen21278.4 years
Charles20574.4 years
George20175.4 years
Joseph19476.6 years
Edward17474.6 years
Most common last names in Michigan City, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith13873.0 years
Johnson10673.8 years
Miller9376.4 years
Jones7674.1 years
Williams7471.1 years
Brown6171.5 years
Anderson5570.8 years
Schultz4980.0 years
Thomas4870.6 years
Wilson4567.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Michigan City, IN
  • 94.7%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Electricity
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.2%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Michigan City, IN
  • 69.5%Utility gas
  • 28.1%Electricity
  • 1.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Michigan City compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
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