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La Porte, IN

La Porte is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States, of which it is the county seat. Its population was estimated to be 21,341 in 2022. It is one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana metropolitan statistical area, which is included in the Chicago–Naperville–Michigan City, Illinois–Indiana–Wisconsin combined statistical area.

La Porte is located in northwest Indiana, east of Gary, and west of South Bend. It was first settled by European Americans in 1832. The city is twinned with Grangemouth in Scotland.

According to the 2010 census, La Porte has a total area of 12.37 square miles (32.04 km²), of which 0.71 square miles (1.84 km²) (or 5.74%) is covered by water. U.S. 35 passes through La Porte.

La Porte is accessible from Chicago by the South Shore train line, which begins at Millennium Station and ends in Michigan City, Indiana, with several stops in between, including Chesterton and Hudson Lake, Indiana. Both are only a short drive from La Porte.

As of the 2010 census, 22,053 people, 8,962 households, and 5,362 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,891.3 inhabitants per square mile (730.2/km²). The 9,992 housing units had an average density of 856.9 per square mile (330.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 3.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 12.9% from other or unknown races, and 7.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 12% of the population.

La Porte places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents various opportunities to maintain an active and balanced lifestyle. The city is served by healthcare facilities like La Porte Hospital, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the La Porte Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Urban Fitness, Fitness Plus, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around La Porte, such as the Pinhook Bog Upland Trail and Clear Lake Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in La Porte, IN are La Porte County Historical Society Museum, Fox Memorial Park, and Kesling Park.

Population: 22,444 (2024). ZIP codes: 46350, 46352. Area code: 219. Elevation: 714 feet (218 m). Area: 12.68 sq mi (32.84 km²).

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What is La Porte, IN famous for?

During the 1850s numerous maple trees were planted along Indiana and Michigan avenues in La Porte by resident Sebastian Lay. Subsequently, La Porte became known as the 'Maple City'. Today, Indiana and Michigan avenues comprise a historic district in the city, containing many homes and other structures of architectural and historical interest. 

Why is La Porte, IN called La Porte?

This area had long been part of the Pottawatomie Nation which covered the distance from the Wabash River on the south to Lake Michigan on the north. The French explorers and fur traders that passed this way as well as the many settlers that came after made use of a wide Indian trail that passed through the forest to the next prairie. This opening from forest to prairie was a legendary kind of passageway or door for these early pioneers and the French called this place "La Porte" which is French for "the Door."

What is the crime rate in La Porte, IN?

The crime rate in La Porte is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 19 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in La Porte is 1 in 52. Based on FBI crime data, La Porte is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Indiana, La Porte has a crime rate that is higher than 84% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of La Porte

La Porte Hospital

La Porte Parks and Recreation Department

Urban Fitness

Fitness Plus 

Anytime Fitness

Pinhook Bog Upland Trail 

Clear Lake Trail

La Porte County Historical Society Museum 

Fox Memorial Park

Kesling Park

Kids Kiddle

History

Neighborhoodscout

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