Kankakee township, Indiana
Kankakee township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kankakee township is a geographic entity located in LaPorte County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,743. The land area covers 30.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,743 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±7.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,657 | ±237 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,667 | ±236 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,657 | ±237 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $261,600 | ±$23,789 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,292 | ±$691 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,426 | ±$29,789 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,046 | ±$7,478 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 426 | ±405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,106 | ±345 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF KANKAKEE
GUS Population: 4,747 (2024)
ID: 163982
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
185 E 400 N, LAPORTE IN 46350-4468
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GUS Population: 111,348 (2024)
ID: 163441
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
555 MICHIGAN AVE, STE 202, LAPORTE IN 46350-3372
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | BUCHANAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-07 | BUCHANAN, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | BUCHANAN, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | BUCHANAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Mary's College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 133 Le Mans Hall, Notre Dame, IN, 46556 |
5742844000
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LA PORTE COUNTY PUBLIC MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 1 EAST MICHIGAN STREET, ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN, 46371 |
(219) 363-6156
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Holy Cross College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 54515 State Road 933 North, Notre Dame, IN, 46556-0308 |
5742398377
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ROLLING PRAIRIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 1 EAST MICHIGAN, ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN, 46371 |
(219) 778-2390
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John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences
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College | 20.7 mi away | 100 East Wayne Street, Suite 140, South Bend, IN, 46601-2352 |
5742322408
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LA PORTE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 904 INDIANA AVE., LA PORTE, IN, 46350 |
(219) 362-6156
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University of Notre Dame
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College | 21.5 mi away | 400 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN, 46556 |
5746315000
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FISH LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 7981 EAST STATE ROAD 4, WALKERTON, IN, 46574 |
(219) 369-1337
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Indiana University-South Bend
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College | 22.1 mi away | 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615-7111 |
5745204872
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NEW CARLISLE & OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 408 SOUTH BRAY STREET, NEW CARLISLE, IN, 46552 |
(574) 654-3046
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAPORTE, IN US, located 4.9 miles from Kankakee township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 17.3° | 24.2° | 3.01" | 23.0" |
| February | 35.1° | 20.3° | 27.7° | 2.52" | 16.0" |
| March | 46.0° | 28.7° | 37.4° | 2.70" | 7.1" |
| April | 58.8° | 39.3° | 49.0° | 3.77" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.0° | 50.0° | 60.0° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 59.7° | 69.3° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 64.0° | 73.1° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 62.8° | 71.5° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 55.2° | 64.8° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.0° | 43.9° | 53.0° | 4.11" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.7° | 32.9° | 40.3° | 3.24" | 4.0" |
| December | 36.2° | 23.5° | 29.9° | 2.85" | 13.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Prairie CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| La Porte city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Saugany Lake CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Hudson Lake CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Stillwell CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Fish Lake CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809139186. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.