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Porter County is a diverse and vibrant county located in the northwestern part of Indiana. With its picturesque landscape, including sand dunes, beautiful beaches, and peaceful woodlands, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to its natural beauty. The Indiana Dunes National Park and the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve provide opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities. The county is also home to the charming city of Valparaiso, known for its downtown area with a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Additionally, Porter County hosts the popular Valparaiso Popcorn Festival, which celebrates the county's rich agricultural history and the area's reputation for high-quality popcorn production.

Porter County (IN) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population4900 people
Area6 sq mi
Density820 /sq mi
Altitude630 ft
Median Household Income$70,000
Poverty rate6%
Unemployment rate4%

Environmental risk in Porter County, IN

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityVery Low
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskVery Low
Cold Wave RiskVery High
Drought RiskNo Rating
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively High
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Porter County administration contact details

Porter county administration contact details
Address155 Indiana Ave Suite 207, Valparaiso, IN 46383
County seatValparaiso
Phone number(219) 465-3300
Official websitehttps://www.porterco.org
County clerkJessica Bailey
County auditorVicki Urbanik
County commissionerJim Biggs

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Porter County:

  • PORTAGE

    Portage is a City in Porter county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • VALPARAISO

    Valparaiso is a City in Porter county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • CHESTERTON

    Chesterton is a Town in Porter county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • PORTER

    Porter is a Town in Porter county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • HEBRON

    Hebron is a Town in Porter county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • KOUTS

    Kouts is a Town in Porter county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • OGDEN DUNES

    Ogden Dunes is a Town in Porter county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • TOWN OF PINES

    Town of Pines is a Town in Porter county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • BURNS HARBOR

    Burns Harbor is a Town in Porter county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • BEVERLY SHORES

    Beverly Shores is a Town in Porter county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • DUNE ACRES

    Dune Acres is a Town in Porter county with -500 inhabitants.

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