City safety & data profile

Michigan CityIN

Michigan City, IN is a 31K-resident city in LaPorte County with a median household income of $53,089.

LaPorte County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Michigan City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Michigan City has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $143,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

31K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$53,089
Median income
$143,100
Median home
19.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Michigan City

Michigan City posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Michigan City area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Michigan City

Where Michigan City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,089 Bottom 13% higher than 13% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Michigan City, IN beyond the headline numbers

Michigan City sits inside LaPorte County, Indiana, at roughly 41.71°N, -86.89°W. Population 31,459, $53,089 median household income. Median home value $143,100, median rent $967. Poverty rate 19.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Michigan City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44%, then short sleep duration at 40.9%. 1 hospital in/around Michigan City, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Michigan City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
31,459
Michigan City
Median Income
$53,089
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$143,100
-37% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (LaPorte County) - Michigan City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
112K+1%
Median Income
$71,055+49%
Median Home Value
$195,500+59%
Poverty Rate
13.6%-18%
Unemployment
4.8%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Michigan City, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$967/mo
Poverty Rate
19.7% +39% vs avg
Unemployment 9.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.3%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 64.1%
African American 24.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44%
Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
Obesity
40.8%
Physical Inactivity
31.8%
Current Smoking
20.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
Diabetes
16.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.3%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Current Asthma
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52%
Annual Checkup 79.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.8%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY
MICHIGAN CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Michigan City, IN? ▼
Michigan City, IN has a population of 31,459 people, located in LaPorte County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Michigan City? ▼
The median household income in Michigan City, IN is $53,089 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.7%.
What is the median home value in Michigan City? ▼
The median home value in Michigan City, IN is $143,100. Median rent is $967/month.
What are the top health concerns in Michigan City? ▼
The top health indicators in Michigan City include High Blood Pressure (44%), Short Sleep Duration (40.9%), Obesity (40.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Michigan City? ▼
Michigan City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Michigan City? ▼
The median age in Michigan City, IN is 38.8 years. 20.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Michigan City, IN is located in LaPorte County, Indiana. With a population of 31K and a $53,089 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Michigan City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Michigan City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Michigan City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Michigan City against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (LaPorte County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.