Gary, IN

Indiana · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Gary is a mid-size city in Indiana with a population of 68,604. Residents earn $37,380 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

68,604 Population 1,374/sq mi density

$37,380 Median Income $22,700 per capita

$85,300 Home Value $86,170 Zillow

$975 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

554 Violent Crime/100K 3,556 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$37,380 median income, 6.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$85,300 home value, $975/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

554 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)

Education

2.1 / 5.0

14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $37,380

50% lower than US avg

Home Value $85,300

70% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 554/100K

46% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.3%

58% lower than US avg

Median Rent $975

16% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 52.0%

62% higher than US avg

Unemployment 6.6%

83% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 29.0%

134% higher than US avg

How Gary Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population68,604

Median Age36.4 yrs

Density1,374/mi²

Male / Female47% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 13%

Veterans7.7%

Economy

Median Income$37,380

Per Capita$22,700

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty29.0%

County GDP$31,242M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$85,300

Rent$975

Ownership47.4%

Zillow$86,170

Housing Units38,575

Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

Violent554/100K

Property3,556/100K

Murder76.3/100K

Assault216/100K

Burglary759/100K

Health

Obesity52.0%

Uninsured13.7%

Smoking26.2%

Depression20.3%

Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.2 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation600 ft (183 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.3%

High School+86.0%

Graduate+5.7%

School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Commute26 min

Broadband77.8%

EV Stations1

Libraries26

Is Gary a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gary receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Gary has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gary is $37,380, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 29.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gary is $85,300, 70% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 554 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,556 per 100,000, 81% above the national average.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Gary experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 40.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Gary has a population of 68,604 with a density of 1,374 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.5% female and 46.5% male. The city is predominantly Black (76.5%), with 12.7% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 17.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

68,604

Total Population

1,374

People / sq mi

36.4yrs

Median Age

6% below US avg

57.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%

Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gary vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.6%

66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gary vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gary is $37,380, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 5.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gary vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$37,380
	50% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,700
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,177
IRS Avg AGI	$69,524
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.6%
	83% above US avg
Poverty Rate	29.0%
	134% above US avg
Establishments (County)	11,872
County GDP	$31,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,110
Healthcare	1,376
Retail	1,546
Manufacturing	366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Cost of Living	93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.4 min
Drive Alone	76.2%
Public Transit	2.6%
Work from Home	5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Gary is $85,300, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $86,170. Homes sell for 92.1% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $975 (16% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $882 for a one-bedroom to $1,096 for a two-bedroom apartment. 47.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 38,575 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1956. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 34.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$85,300
	70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$86,170
Median List Price	$139,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$139,000
$/Sq Ft	$80
Homes Sold	52
Sale-to-List Ratio	92.1%
Price Drops	34.7%
Inventory	228

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$975
	16% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,307
Rent Burden	34.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$882
2 Bedrooms	$1,096
3 Bedrooms	$1,391
4 Bedrooms	$1,590

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	47.4%
Owner-Occupied	47.4%
Renter-Occupied	52.6%
Housing Units	38,575
Median Year Built	1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.91%

In Gary, 52.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 21.2% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.9% of residents, above the national average. 47.9% have high blood pressure. 26.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.1% report binge drinking. 39.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 20.3% report depression. 22.2% experience frequent mental distress. 13.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971. The dentist ratio is 1:1,576. 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

1.7

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.9

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

3.0

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

73.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.8

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

121.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Gary vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	52.0%
	62% above US avg
Diabetes	21.2%
Heart Disease	7.9%
High Blood Pressure	47.9%
Asthma	14.5%
COPD	11.4%
Cancer	4.8%
Stroke	6.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	26.2%
	87% above US avg
Binge Drinking	13.1%
Physical Inactivity	39.5%
Depression	20.3%
Mental Distress	22.2%
Physical Distress	18.5%
Short Sleep	54.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.9%
Uninsured	13.7%
	59% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,971
Dentists	1:1,576
Mental Health	1:434
Checkup Rate	81.3%
Dental Visits	39.3%
Premature Death	10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	92.6%
Healthcare Facilities	1,376

Gary has a violent crime rate of 554 per 100,000 residents, 46% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 215.6 per 100,000, robbery at 234.3, rape at 28.1. The murder rate is 76.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,556 per 100,000, 81% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,141, burglary at 759, vehicle theft at 656 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gary receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Gary vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	554.3/100K
	46% above US avg
Murder	76.3/100K
	1111% above US avg
Rape	28.1/100K
Robbery	234.3/100K
Assault	215.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	3,556.2/100K
	81% above US avg
Burglary	759.2/100K
Theft	2,140.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	656.1/100K
Arson	28.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Traffic Accidents	2,085
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Gary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	600 ft (183 m)
Area	57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²)
Population Density	1,374/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5907°N, 87.3471°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 40.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	1.37 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.7 / 100
Community Resilience	73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	130 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	104 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	46 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	114 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	107 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	106 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 125 fatalities, 2,109 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	84 km	29
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	74 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	55 km	2
Sep 28, 1972	EF4	88 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	99 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	41 km	33
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	95 km	36
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	78 km	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	68 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	76 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	63 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	82 km	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	80 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	34 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	72 km	1
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	84 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	35 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	40 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	73 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	68 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	70 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	62 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	62 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	11 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	63 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	71 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	62 km
2024	IBSP SOUTH F1 RX	690	99 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	12 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	72 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	21 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.7 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.9 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.6 in

Gary has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Gary is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.1% of the vote, a 5.6-point margin. 77.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.2% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.6% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%

D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Traffic Accidents	2,085
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.3%
	58% below US avg
High School+	86.0%
Graduate Degree+	5.7%
School Test Score	5.46

C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,374/sq mi
Total Area	57.2 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	77.8%
Avg Download Speed	109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	6
Public Libraries	26
Healthcare Facilities	1,376
Restaurants	1,110
Retail Stores	1,546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.4 min
Drive Alone	76.2%
Public Transit	2.6%
Work from Home	5.4%

Average costs for common services in Gary. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$233 ($140–$373)
Specialist Visit	$327 ($187–$513)
Urgent Care Visit	$187 ($93–$327)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,053 ($746–$4,665)
Dental Cleaning	$121 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling	$233 ($140–$373)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement	$280 ($140–$467)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$560 ($373–$933)
Battery Replacement	$187 ($93–$327)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$93 ($56–$140)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair	$373 ($140–$746)
HVAC System Install	$6,531 ($3,732–$11,196)
Roof Repair	$933 ($373–$1,866)
Roof Replacement	$8,397 ($5,132–$13,995)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,400 ($467–$3,266)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,995 ($4,665–$27,990)
DUI Defense	$4,665 ($1,866–$9,330)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,400 ($746–$2,799)
Will Preparation	$467 ($187–$933)
Trust Preparation	$2,333 ($933–$4,665)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$140 ($70–$233)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$121)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.83 ($2.80–$5.13)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.27 ($2.33–$4.67)
Loaf of Bread	$3.55 ($2.33–$5.13)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.20 ($2.80–$6.06)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.13 ($3.73–$7.00)
Rice (per lb)	$0.93 ($0.56–$1.68)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$131 ($75–$233)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$140)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79 ($47–$140)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$187 ($70–$467)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,866 ($1,120–$3,266)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.46–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$93 ($28–$233)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$70)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,120 ($560–$2,333)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$933 ($467–$1,866)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$373 ($187–$653)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$933 ($373–$2,333)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,663 ($4,665–$27,990)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$93 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$280 ($140–$467)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$187 ($93–$373)

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Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	33,182	1,358	$62,062	1.21
Retail Trade	22,724	1,514	$36,314	1.19
Manufacturing	22,497	419	$107,985	1.43
Accommodation & Food Services	20,825	1,090	$24,050	1.20
Construction	11,594	1,076	$86,002	1.15
Transportation & Warehousing	9,299	580	$62,463	1.15
Administrative & Waste Services	8,986	637	$52,483	0.80
Other Services	8,046	1,031	$44,112	1.39
Professional & Technical Services	7,851	1,488	$72,349	0.59
Finance & Insurance	4,573	694	$78,381	0.59
Arts & Entertainment	3,368	150	$32,018	1.05
Educational Services	3,009	176	$42,519	0.76
Management of Companies	2,328	72	$104,196	0.72
Real Estate	1,796	456	$59,105	0.60
Information & Technology	901	112	$75,020	0.25
Agriculture & Forestry	260	29	$33,996	0.17
Mining & Oil/Gas	75	8	$98,760	0.10

Colleges & Universities in Gary

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Indiana University-Northwest	Public · Bachelor's	5,656	76.7%	$8,179	$22,043
Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College	Private For-Profit · Certificate	60	—	—	—

Hospitals in Gary

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
METHODIST HOSPITALS INC	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	Yes	(219) 886-4000

Schools in Gary

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary (Charter)	Other	1,337	115	11.6:1
Gary Lighthouse Charter School (Charter)	Other	1,127	76	14.8:1
West Side Leadership Academy	High	1,013	49	20.7:1
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy (Charter)	Other	840	47	17.9:1
Charter School of the Dunes (Charter)	Elementary	684	38	18.0:1
Aspire Charter Academy (Charter)	Elementary	666	—	—
Calumet New Tech High School	High	619	38	16.3:1
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch	Elementary	524	30	17.5:1
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn	Elementary	524	29	18.1:1
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School	Middle	476	26	18.3:1
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch	Elementary	442	23	19.2:1
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy	Elementary	411	25	16.4:1
Bailly Middle School	Middle	383	30	12.8:1
Steel City Academy (Charter)	Other	343	22	15.6:1
Gary Middle School	Middle	326	21	15.5:1
Beveridge Elementary School	Elementary	310	19	16.3:1
Banneker Elementary at Marquette	Elementary	299	18	16.6:1
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr	Elementary	199	10	19.9:1
Gary Middle College (Charter)	High	176	10	17.6:1
Gary Virtual Academy	Other	169	3	56.3:1
Excel Center - Gary (Charter)	High	145	8	18.1:1

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Radio Stations near Gary

57 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago	pop, top 40	AAC
WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL	progressive talk	MP3 64 kbps
Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL	"chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco	MP3 320 kbps
103.5 KISS FM WKSC Chicago	hits, hot adult contemporary	AAC
011.fm – House of Hair	80s hard rock, hair metal	MP3 192 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM	—	MP3 96 kbps
91.5 WBEZ-FM	public radio	AAC 64 kbps
Rebel Radio	—	MP3 256 kbps
107.5 WGCI	urban contemporary	AAC
Klove	gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL	chicago sports, live sports	MP3 64 kbps
Boys Town Live	dance radio	MP3 128 kbps
WLS 94.7-FM Chicago, IL	classic hits	MP3 80 kbps
Audio Noir	audio drama, old time radio	MP3 48 kbps
Plus Radio Klinci	kids	AAC+ 80 kbps
Plus Radio '90	90s, devedesete	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Narodna	folk, narodna	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL	aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs	AAC
WDCB Jazz	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
CHIRP Radio (WCXP-LP)	independent radio, indie rock	MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL	oldies, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	country, new country	AAC
fubu radio	dj, hip hop	MP3 192 kbps
WBEZ FM 91.5	—	AAC 64 kbps
Cosy 103.7	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLUW 88.7 FM, Chicago Sound Alliance	independent radio, student radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Zabavna	pop, zabavna	AAC+ 96 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago WNVR	community, entertainment	MP3 128 kbps
Inspiration 1390	gospel	AAC
mmRadio	70s, 80s	MP3 320 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 64	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
CRIS Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
WBEZ-HD2 "Vocalo Stream" Chicago, IL	chicago, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 128	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
WRTE 90.7 FM	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WGN Radio 720	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WSRB 106.3 FM Chicago's R&B - Lansing, IL	rap hiphop rnb, soul	AAC 64 kbps
WJOB 1230 AM - 104.7 FM Hammond, IN	local talk, sports talk	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Music	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
Vocalo Radio	urban contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Talk	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
WJVX/Oak Lawn-Chicago,IL	"the new sound for old memories"r'n'b hits	MP3 128 kbps
93.9 WLIT-FM LITE FM	pop	AAC
Metaverse Radio Chicago	—	MP3 192 kbps
WCHI 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	rock	AAC
Radio Chrystusa Króla Chicago	—	MP3 160 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 256	chicago, classical	AAC 258 kbps
Q101 Chicago's Alternative	alternative, alternative rock	MP3 80 kbps
Nexus Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio DePaul	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
Plus Radio Nostalgija	pop	AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot Wax Radio	indie	MP3 320 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
Plus Radio Hit	folk, pop folk	AAC+ 64 kbps
RebelRadio.com Chicago	hard rock, heavy metal	MP3 256 kbps
Plus Radio Rock	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Gary

5 campgrounds found near Gary.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters	5.0/5	3	$25–$50
Dunewood Campground	4.4/5	66	$25
Dunbar Group Site	4.3/5	1	$100
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites	3.4/5	5	$25
West Beach Picnic Shelters	2.0/5	8	$25

National Parks Near Gary

18 national parks and monuments found near Gary.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Bass Lake State Beach	State Park	Free
Calumet Park	State Park	Free
Chain O'Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Channahon State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Mere State Park	State Park	Free
Harbor Park Promenade	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Jasper Dairy Road Park	State Park	Free
Lake Park Expansion	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Potato Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Presidential Park	State Park	Free
Pullman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Tippecanoe River State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Woods State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Gary

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	78,547	$26,885
2015	77,173	$28,020
2017	75,811	$29,293
2019	74,991	$31,936
2021	68,325	$34,085
2023	67,672	$37,380

Museums in Gary

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7732565113	$10,812,353
HYDE PARK ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		3123245520	$2,277,884
TALTREE ARBORETUM & GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2194620025	$1,344,296
SOUTH CHICAGO ART CENTER NFP	ART MUSEUM		7737319287	$1,026,322
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	COURTHOUSE SQUARE SUITE 205	2196623975	$250,860
BRONZEVILLE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7737219301	$143,187
CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE	2193746157	$7,297
HYDE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7734931994	$4,112
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199442661	$1,499
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLES	GENERAL MUSEUM
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088329390
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	760 WENTWORTH AVE	7088329390
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER	7732560595
CHICAGOLAND HISTORICAL BUS MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088891426
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2193746157
DUSABLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7739470600
DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQ	2198656108
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7739478696
GARY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
GARY HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2409 W 5TH AVE
GRIFFITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAMMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HESSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OGDEN DUNES INDIANA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOBART HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	706 E 4TH ST	2199420970
JOHN DILLINGER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199897770
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2196623975
LAKE STATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LANSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	831 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
MUSEUM AFRICA	HISTORY MUSEUM		3128786402
NORTHWEST INDIANA RAILROAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTHWEST INDIANA WOMENS MUSEUM OF GARY INDIANA	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2300 - 173RD STREET
PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5250 US HIGHWAY 6	2197628349
PROJECT ZEAL	GENERAL MUSEUM
ROSS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTHEAST CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7737217948
WHITING-ROBERTSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Gary

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE	1,411,529
CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 MANISTEE AVENUE	314,610
HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	564 STATE STREET	208,884
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	122 NORTH MAIN STREET	201,916
EAST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	2401 EAST COLUMBUS DRIVE	164,000
LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	2750 INDIANA AVENUE	159,815
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE	104,962
NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21737 JEFFREY AVENUE	40,126
WHITING PUBLIC LIBRARY	1735 OLIVER STREET	39,853

Farmers Markets in Gary

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
61st Street Farmers Market	6100 S. Blackstone Ave	05/12/2018 to 12/15/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Crown Point Farmers Market	South Main Street				Visit
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - St. Stephen's Lutheran Church - Chicago	8500 S. Maryland Ave.	01/30/2016 to 01/30/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Highland Street Market	3001 Ridge Road	06/06/2015 to 10/17/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Hobart Summer Market on the Lake	Festival Park - 111 E. Old Ridge Road	06/05/2014 to 09/04/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Lan-Oak Park District Farmer's Market	Ridge & Grant Street	June to August	Wed:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;		Visit
Market of Life	3510 W 15th Ave	05/22/2020 to 07/24/2020	Fri: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Miller Beach Farmers Market	667 S Lake St	05/07/2017 to 09/24/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
Morgan Park (Chicago) Farmers Market	Shiloah M.B. Church lot, 92nd & Ashland				Visit
Munster Farmer's Market	1005 N Centennial Drive	05/04/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Portage Community Farmer's Market	6300 South Founders Square Park		Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Shore Bank (Chicago) Farmers Market	Shore Bank Parking lot, 70th & Jeffery				Visit
South Chicago Farmers Market at Chief Nomo Oasis	2650 E 83rd St
South Shore (Chicago) Farmers Market	7054 S Jeffery Blvd
Winfield Farmers Market	10645 Randolph St.	06/29/2016 to 09/14/2016	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit

Restaurants in Gary

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

79th Street BBQ

Balkan Grill Company

Charlie's Coney Island

D & G's Soul Food

El Norteno

Fifth Avenue Gyros and Mexican Foods

Foody’s

Gowdy's Seafood of GARY

Iron Skillet

J's Breakfast Club

JERK2GO

Kelly's Soul Kitchen

Lo'Shell's Cajun And Creole Flavors

Papa's Soul Food and Grill

Philly Steak

Rami Food

Righteous Ribs

TNT Brickhouse Soul Food

Tony's Ribs Fish & Chicken

Vienna Hot Dogs & Snacks

Westside Foods

Clinics in Gary

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Broadway Medical Center

Chube Medical Clinic

Community HealthNet Health Centers

Dentists in Gary

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Radcliffe Family Dental

Train Stations in Gary

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gary Metro Center

Bus Stations in Gary

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adam Benjamin Metro Center

Gas Stations in Gary

26 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Star

Amoco

Amstar

Citgo

Clark

Fuel Stop

Grant Gas & Mini Food Mart

Gulf

Love's

Mobil

Petro

Phillips 66

Save

Shell

Banks in Gary

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Centier Bank

Chase

People's Bank

Breweries in Gary

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
18th Street Brewery	Brewery	5417 Oakley Ave	2199398802	Visit
Brew and Blooms	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	7205 Calumet Ave
Brick Brewing Co	Micro-breweries	305 Main St	2199422337
Bulldog Brewing Company	Brewery and Bar	1409 119th St	2196555284	Visit
One Trick Pony	Microbreweries, Breweries	17845 Chappel Ave
Sporting Life Liquors	Liquor Stores, IN>Brewery, Gary, IN, Shopping & Stores, Gary Liquor Stores	4635 Melton Rd	2199381075
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub	In">brewery, In">pub, In>brewery, In>pub, Brewery, Pub, Restaurants, Indiana (in), Munster, Munster	9570 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub, 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub	Pub, Brewery	9750 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Pub	Munster Restaurants, Brewery / Pub	9700 Indiana Pky	2199224425
Windmill Brewing	Brewery	2121 Gettler St	2194402189	Visit

Nursing Homes in Gary

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SOUTH SHORE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER 353 TYLER ST	Non profit - Other	100	64	2/5	—	4/5	5/5	2198867070
APERION CARE TOLLESTON PARK 2350 TAFT ST	Government - City/county	180	106	1/5	—	1/5	2/5	2199772600
SIMMONS LOVING CARE HEALTH FACILITY 700 E 21ST AVE	For profit - Corporation	46	17	—	—	—	—	2198822563

Pharmacies in Gary

13 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BROAD RIDGE DRUG	3776 BROADWAY	219-884-4445
FAGEN PHARMACY - 22	3612 VILLAGE COURT	219-887-1815
FAGEN PHARMACY - 26	6010 WEST RIDGE ROAD	219-923-7907
FAGEN PHARMACY - 35	5001 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 12	219-938-1101
FAGEN PHARMACY - 36	506 BROADWAY	219-885-6355
MILLER DRUG COMPANY	540 LAKE STREET	219-938-1103
RANBURN DRUGS	3977 CLEVELAND STREET	219-980-4898
SEMORAN TREATMENT CENTER	8000 MELTON ROAD	219-938-4651
THE METHODIST HOSPITALS - NORTH LAKE CAMPUS	600 GRANT STREET	219-886-4000
UNICARE PHARMACY	2207 GRANT STREET	219-944-0100
WALGREENS - 10719	801 SOUTH LAKE STREET	219-938-4865
WALGREENS - 12556	2801 WEST 5TH AVENUE	219-949-3578
WALGREENS - 9290	2500 GRANT STREET	219-949-1055

EV Charging Stations in Gary

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Gary	566 S Lake St	AMPUP	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Gary

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
5914 MELTON ROAD (476)	MTOWER	59
5914 MELTON ROAD (476)	MTOWER	59
3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932)	LTOWER	57
3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932)	LTOWER	57
6075 MELTON ROAD (61457)	LTOWER	49
6075 MELTON ROAD (61457)	LTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	MTOWER	48
3600 CANAL STREET (400)	MTOWER	47
3600 CANAL STREET (400)	MTOWER	47
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
711 TORRENCE AVENUE	TOWER	45
7010 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE (100204)	MTOWER	38
7010 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE (100204)	MTOWER	38
240 112th Street (387)	MTOWER	38
240 112th Street (387)	MTOWER	38
3810 EAST 7TH AVENUE (392)	MTOWER	37
3810 EAST 7TH AVENUE (392)	MTOWER	37
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
12100 SOUTH AVENUE (358)	MTOWER	27
12100 SOUTH AVENUE (358)	MTOWER	27

Fire Stations in Gary

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Gary Fire Department	200 E 5TH AVE	Career	219-881-5252
Lake Ridge Fire Department Inc.	3955 W 47TH AVE	Volunteer	219-980-8620
U.S. Steel Gary Works - Industrial Fire Department	1 N Broadway	Career	219-888-4511

Power Plants Near Gary

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
GARY WORKS	NATURAL GAS STEAM TURBINE; OTHER GASES	221112	-87.3	OP
DEAN H MITCHELL	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUST	221112	-87.4	RE

Bridges in Gary

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1996	42	98,335	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2010	194	85,710	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2010	194	44,358	G
Culvert	Concrete	2004	49	41,720	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	264	29,785	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1965	156	21,399	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	131	20,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	131	20,900	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1999	86	20,891	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	147	20,860	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	175	20,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	175	20,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2004	516	20,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2004	507	20,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	147	20,860	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	158	20,365	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1938	105	20,178	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	254	18,050	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	250	17,626	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	3,958	17,626	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	3,958	17,626	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	370	17,316	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	158	17,255	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	2,608	16,582	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	2,608	16,582	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	569	16,582	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	250	14,108	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	90	11,065	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2001	220	10,736	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2005	333	10,108	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1938	236	10,108	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	225	9,992	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	49	7,373	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1950	180	6,343	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	191	6,340	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	92	5,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2019	119	5,070	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1965	156	4,191	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	275	3,723	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	220	2,586	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	146	1,640	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	135	1,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	183		P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	183		P

Amtrak Stations in Gary

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Dyer, IN	913 Sheffield Avenue	TRAIN
Gary, IN	100 West 4th Avenue	BUS
Hammond-Whiting, IN	1135 North Calumet Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Gary

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BETA STEEL	6600 U.S. HIGHWAY 12	PORTER
BETA STEEL	6600 U.S. HIGHWAY 12	PORTER
BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	2815 INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD	LAKE
CHEWTON GLEN ENERGY	COTTAGE GROVE & 17TH STREET	COOK
OIL TECHNOLOGY, INC./U.S. STEEL GARY	ONE NORTH BROADWAY	LAKE
PORTSIDE ENERGY CORP	6290 US HWY 12	PORTER
WHITING CLEAN ENERGY	2155 STANDARD AVENUE	LAKE

Airports Near Gary

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Large Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Large Airport
Chicago Executive Airport	PWK	Medium Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport	GYY	Medium Airport
Greater Kankakee Airport	IKK	Medium Airport
Michigan City Municipal Airport	MGC	Medium Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport	VPZ	Medium Airport
Alley Oop Airport	—	Small Airport
Arens Field	—	Small Airport
Benedick Airport	—	Small Airport
Benoit Airport	—	Small Airport
Berns Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Bodin Airport	—	Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park	—	Small Airport
Bult Field	—	Small Airport
Campbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Classic Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Crown Point Airfield	—	Small Airport
Culp Airport	—	Small Airport
Culp Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Enjoy Field	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying U Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmore Airport	—	Small Airport
Griffith-Merrillville Airport	—	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallmark Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawker Airport	—	Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Jasper County Airport	RNZ	Small Airport
Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Kankakee Airport	—	Small Airport
La Porte Municipal Airport	LPO	Small Airport
Lake Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis University Airport	LOT	Small Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Lowell Airport	—	Small Airport
Loy Airport	—	Small Airport
Meadow Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Mussman Airport	—	Small Airport
Neiner Airport	—	Small Airport
Norm's Airport	—	Small Airport
Norman Airport	—	Small Airport
North West Indiana Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Orthodontic Strip	—	Small Airport
Rockenbach Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Gary

25 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Burnham Police Department	14450 South Manistee Avenue
Calumet City Police Department	1200 Pulaski Road
Chicago Police Department 4th District	2255 East 103rd Street
Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit Horse Stables	7059 South South Shore Drive
Chicago Police/Cook County Helicopter Task Force	9356 South Kreiter Avenue
Cook County Sheriff's Police	1343 Ellis Avenue
Dyer Police Department	2150 Hart Street
East Chicago Police Department	2301 East Columbus Drive
Gary Police Department	555 Polk Street
Hammond Police Department	509 Douglas Street
Highland Police Department	3315 Ridge Road
Hobart Police Department	East 4th Street
Lake County Sheriff's Department	2293 North Main Street
Lansing Police Department	2710 East 170th Street
Lynwood Police Department	21460 Lincoln Highway
Merrillvilel Police Substation	5474 Broadway
Merrillville Police Department	7820 Broadway
Munster Police Department	1001 Ridge Road
NICTD Transit Police Department	5615 Indianapolis Boulevard
Purdue University Police
Sauk Village Police Department	21701 Torrence Avenue
Schererville Police Department	25 East Joliet Street
Whiting Police Department	1914 Schrage Avenue
Winfield Police Department	10645 Randolph Street
Winfield Police Department	10645 Randolph Street

Grocery Stores in Gary

45 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
20 X 20 Food Mart	Grocery Store	4600 W 5th Ave
3101 Food & Fuel	Convenience Store	3101 W 5th Ave
5th Ave Citgo	Convenience Store	2639 W 5th Ave
5th Plaza Convenience & Beauty	Convenience Store	1000 W 5th Ave
A & K Gas & Mini Mart Inc	Convenience Store	3200 W 4th Ave
A & S Gas & Mini Mart Inc	Convenience Store	1485 Clark Rd
Ah Chase Petroleum Inc	Convenience Store	3118 W 15th Ave
Ah Citgo Gary Inc	Convenience Store	5390 W 15th Ave
All Star	Convenience Store	3501 Broadway
Barfi Petroleum Llc	Convenience Store	2725 W 5th Ave
Broadway Mini Mart	Convenience Store	2500 Broadway
Buy-N-Save Inc	Convenience Store	5301 W 15th Ave
Carolina Meats	Grocery Store	2101 Carolina St
City	Convenience Store	2301 E 15th Ave
Ckw Sports Consulting Llc NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	2448 Buchanan St
CVS Pharmacy 10962	Other	1350 Broadway
Dollar General 21382	Other	1301 Broadway
Dollar Tree 5435	Other	2232 Grant St
Faith Farms and Orchard 1	Farmers and Markets	656 Carolina St
Family Dollar 11405	Other	3400 W 15th Ave
Family Dollar 12260	Other	1421 W 25th Ave
Family Dollar 1228	Other	4509 Tri City Plz
Family Dollar 12824	Other	2801 W 5th Street
Family Dollar 7073	Other	500 W 5th Ave
Food Center	Convenience Store	1001 E 21st Ave
Fresh County Market	Super Store	2550 Arthur St
Golo	Convenience Store	3479 Georgia St
Grant Fuel Inc	Convenience Store	2560 Garfield St
Grant Gas Inc	Convenience Store	2081 Grant St
Grant GoLo	Convenience Store	2295 Grant St
GRANT MINI FOOD MART	Convenience Store	1500 Grant St
K & M MART	Convenience Store	2236 W 11th Ave
Love's Travel Stop 417	Convenience Store	3150 Grant St
Maiar Corporation	Grocery Store	2075 Clark Rd
Market Of Life NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	3510 W 15th Ave
Masela Gas Inc	Convenience Store	4601 W 5th Ave
Metro Foods	Convenience Store	100 W 4th Ave
R&S Petro Food Mart	Convenience Store	600 E 21st Ave
Save More Foods	Super Store	921 Broadway
Shamson Food Mart	Convenience Store	1501 Broadway
Shannon Farm and Homestead LLC	Farmers and Markets	1555 Noble Street
Sr Mobil	Convenience Store	1499 Broadway
WALGREENS 9290	Other	2500 Grant St
West Side Foods of Gary	Grocery Store	2305 W 15th Ave
Zaki Food	Grocery Store	1307 W 5th Ave

Post Offices in Gary

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Gary Main Post Office	1499 Martin Luther King Drive

Treatment Centers in Gary

29 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Access Brandon Family Health Ctr	Substance Abuse	773-721-7600
Apostolic Youth and Family Servs Inc	Substance Abuse	219-981-2937
Awakenings Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	219-791-9083
Carrie Marie Social Service Agency Inc	Substance Abuse	312-468-5336
Christian Community Health Center - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Christian Community Health Center - South Holland	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Crown Counseling LLC	Substance Abuse	219-663-6353
Dockside Services Inc	Substance Abuse	219-838-8001
Franciscan Alliance Inc - Franciscan Health Dyer	Both	800-783-7663
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-736-5990
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-933-7990
Friend Family Health Center - Woodlawn	Substance Abuse	773-702-2193
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-754-8815
Great Heights OTP - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	708-862-8156
HRDI/Harriet Tubman Womens - Residential Treatment	Substance Abuse	773-660-4630
Ibekie Foundation Inc	Both	219-769-4400
Indiana Center for Recovery - Outpatient Services LLC	Substance Abuse	219-327-2977
Integrative Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-595-5944
Metropolitan Family Services	Mental Health	773-371-2900
Midwest Treatment Center Inc	Substance Abuse	708-889-9742
Northshore Health Centers	Both	219-763-8112
Porter Starke Services Inc	Both	219-762-9557
Regional Health Systems - Lakeside Counseling Center	Both	219-972-0131
Regional Health Systems - Ridgewood	Both	219-769-4005
Regional Health Systems - Stark Center	Both	219-398-7050
Regional Health Systems - Strawhun Center	Both	219-769-4005
Saint Catherine Hospital - Behavioral Health Services	Mental Health	219-392-7466
Semoran Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Gary LP	Substance Abuse	219-938-4651
South Shore Hospital - Medical Detox Services	Substance Abuse	773-356-5000

DOL Wage Violations in Gary

34 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,503,572 in back wages owed to 781 employees.

Violations

$1,503,572

Back Wages Owed

781

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
City of Gary Indiana Fire Department	MAJOR	—	46402	—	1	$665,433	$3,869	172
The ARC of Northwest Indiana	SIGNIFICANT	—	46408	—	1	$460,904	$1,897	243
Performance Plus	SIGNIFICANT	—	46409	—	3	$112,396	$986	114
Ja-An Services LLC	SIGNIFICANT	—	46404	—	1	$100,721	$2,878	35
Webb Construction	—	—	46408	—	1	$35,525	$17,762	2
Discount Liquors	—	—	46407	—	2	$31,859	$1,593	20
AJ the Plumber	—	—	46403	—	1	$18,908	$1,719	11
Fresh County Market	—	—	46404	—	1	$11,062	$2,765	4
Cut Rite Lawn Care and Maintenance	—	—	46409	—	1	$9,403	$553	17
Trinity Academy and Daycare	—	—	46409	—	1	$7,291	$521	14
Train Up a Child Learning Center	—	—	46408	—	1	$7,021	$540	13
Nakon Security	—	—	46404	—	1	$6,212	$518	12
The Performance Companies, Inc.	—	—	46409	—	1	$4,257	$2,128	2
RIDGELAWN FUNERAL HOME	—	—	46408	Funeral Homes and Funeral Services	1	$3,826	$1,275	3
Save More Food Center	—	—	46402	—	1	$3,367	$1,122	3
Miller Beach Market Place	—	—	46403	—	1	$3,022	$275	11
Bridges	—	—	46408	—	1	$2,567	$642	4
BP Amoco Food Mart	—	—	46406	—	1	$2,317	$145	16
20 - 20 Eye Specialists	—	—	46404	—	1	$2,189	$182	12
PK Management	—	—	46402	—	1	$2,113	$423	5
Edgewater Systems for Balance Living	—	—	46402	—	1	$1,520	$61	25
Midas Auto Service	—	—	46408	—	1	$1,418	$177	8
GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION	—	—	46402	Elementary and Secondary Schools	1	$1,298	$1,298	1
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center	—	Sterling Healthcare	46402	—	1	$1,217	$1,217	1
Servair, Inc.	—	—	46403	—	1	$1,166	$1,166	1
Horace Mann Daycare	—	—	46404	—	1	$1,032	$129	8
Davis Security	—	—	46406	—	1	$963	$963	1
Big Daddy's BBQ	—	—	46408	—	1	$956	$956	1
Bakers House	—	—	46403	—	1	$825	$275	3
Petals	—	—	46403	—	1	$774	$774	1
Skyline Construction	—	—	46408	—	1	$582	$83	7
Davis Security Service	—	—	46406	—	1	$496	$99	5
Techkids Academy	—	—	46408	—	1	$475	$475	1
Majestic Star Casino & Hotel	—	—	46406	—	1	$458	$92	5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gary

199 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
20TH CENTURY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	700 W 11TH AVE
A NEW LIFE MINISTRY M B C	30 E 6TH AVE
ABUNDANT GRACE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	4353 MASSACHUSETTS ST
AGAPE TABERNACLE INC	1500 E 49TH AVE
ALL NATIONS WORD OF LIFE CHURCH OFGOD HOLINESS IN CHRIST INCORPORA	19 E 49TH AVE
ALLEN CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	836 E 21ST AVE
ALPHA DYNAMICX OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	372 MARSHALL ST
BACK TO GOD MOVEMENT 2000 INC	624 BROADWAY
BEACON LIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	3745 KECK PL
BELIEVERS IN FAITH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH	4638 W 11TH AVE
BEREAN EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES BEREAN FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH	262 GERRY ST
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF GARY INC	2878 DALLAS ST
BETHEL CHURCH OF GOD	1069 FILLMORE ST
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	411 N MONTGOMERY ST
BETHEL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	110 W 43RD AVE
BIBLEWAY CHURCH OF GODS WORD INC	220 E 49TH AVE
BIBLEWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION	220 E 49TH AVE
BLESSINGS OF LOVE AND CARE INC	612 W 21ST AVE
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD	6807 W 25TH AVE
CALVARY INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC OF GARY	2400 VIRGINIA ST
CARLTON LEWIS MINISTRIES INC	140 MORNINGSIDE AVE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF GARY INC	940 BROADWAY
CHIEF CORNER STONE MISSIONARYBAPTIST CHURCH	2457 POLK ST
CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHILD CARE MINISTRY INC	400 W 25TH AVE
CHRIST BAPTIST CHURCH	4700 E 7TH AVE
CHRIST CENTER CHURCH INC	635 CLARK RD
CHRIST CENTERED LOVE CHURCH	411 W 49TH AVE
CHRIST DELIVERANCE CENTER CHURCH INC	864 FAYETTE ST APT 2
CHRIST DELIVERANCE TEMPLE	4664 POLK ST
CHRIST IS KING CHURCH MINISTRIES INC	5250 BROADWAY
CHRIST TEMPLE APOSTOLIC	2136 ELLSWORTH PL
CHRIST TEMPLE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST HOLINESS USA	2472 PIERCE ST
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	635 W 49TH AVE
CHURCH OF GARY COVENANT-GARY IN	104 MORNINGSIDE AVE
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	5718 W 9TH AVE
CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD	2108 ADAMS ST
CLARK ROAD M B CHURCH INC	2841 CLARK RD
COMMANDENT KEEPERS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST	1800 CAROLINA ST
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	2333 MARSHALL ST
DIAKONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	510 W 13TH AVE
DISVOVERY ZONE CHILDCARE MINISTRY	719 W 51ST PL
EMMANUEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AND SOBRIETY	2258 W 41ST AVE
EMMAUS ROAD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 562
EVANGELISTIC LOVE CENTER CHURCH INCORPORATED	PO BOX 1170
FAITH CLINIC CATHEDRAL EVANGELIST CHURCH	PO BOX 2512
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER NORTH INC	1351 W 11TH AVE
FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	2273 WASHINGTON ST
FAITH TABERNACLE DELIVERANCE CENTER INC	400 E 35TH AVE
FAITHWORKS NETWORK	1351 W 11TH AVE
FAMILY COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP	3672 TYLER ST
FATHERS HEART CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1538
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	134 E 43RD AVE
FIRST TABERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	643 W 41ST AVE
FISHERS OF MEN OUTREACH TOTAL MAN MINISTRIES	4927 VIRGINIA ST
FREEMANS TEMPLE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD AND CHRIST INC	715 E 45TH AVE
FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE OF HAMMOND INDIANA	5204 W 27TH AVE
FULL LIFE CHURCH INDIANA INC	501 E 43RD AVE
FULL LIFE CHURCH PC G	3950 GERRY ST
GALILEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1548 MADISON ST
GARY CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH INC	3763 BROADWAY
GARY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	626 W 21ST AVE
GARY MUSLIM CENTER INC	1473 W 15TH AVE
GENERAL MISSIONARY STATE CONVENTION OF IND INC	1301 W 21ST AVE
GETHSEMANE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1095 JACKSON ST
GOD HOUSE OF PRAYER & DELIVERANCE FOR ALL PEOPLE HOLINESS CHURCH	4630 W 10TH AVE
GODS GRACE CHURCH INC	4580 BROADWAY
GODS WORD MINISTRIES INC	400 MARSHALL ST
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH	719 W 25TH AVE
GOSPEL CITY MINISTRIES INC	5016 BROADWAY
GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INCORPORATED OF GARY	1505 W 25TH AVE
GREAT BAND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	2649 WABASH AVE 8TH AVE
GREATER CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH INC	4500 GRANT ST
GREATER FAITH COMMUNITY MINISTRY INC	701 W 5TH AVENUE STE B
GREATER NEW ZION CHURCH APOSTOLIC INC	609 MADISON ST
HARVEST POINTE MINISTRIES INC	1593 TANEY PL
HELPING HAND CHURCHES INC	700 JEFFERSON ST
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH	719 CLARK RD
HOME MINISTRY OUTREACH INC	3745 ARTHUR ST # 65
HOPE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERANCE FAMILY CENTER	1144 PYRAMID DR
HOUSE OF ADULLAM MINISTRIES INCORPORATED	4448 ADAMS ST
HOUSE OF FIRE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH INC	932 W 25TH AVE
HOUSE OF PRAYER NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH INC	PO BOX 64250
IN AND OUT REACH MINISTRY	PO BOX 64345
INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER MINISTRY INC	805 STEVENSON ST
ISRAEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	2337 WASHINGTON ST
JAMAAT MASJID AL AMIN INC	3702 W 11TH AVE
JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	1741 FILLMORE ST
JESUS IS MINE CHRISTIAN OUT REACH	3559 DELAWARE ST
JV VELOCITY MINISTRIES CORPORATION	3637 GRANT ST
KOINONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1510
KRISSY MOSLEY MINISTRIES INC	2147 GEORGIA ST
LATTER RAIN CHURCH INC	4869 GEORGIA ST
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH INCORPORATED OF GARY INDIANA	2301 ROOSEVELT ST
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH CORP	5530 W RIDGE RD
LIVING WORD FAITH CENTER CHURCH INC	2609 COLFAX ST
LOVE & HARMONY MINISTRIES INCORPORATED	PO BOX 61
LOVE FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER INC	1456 AETNA ST
LOVE FEAST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC	2456 CHASE ST
LOVE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY	PO BOX 2862
LUTHERAN SCHOOL CORPORATION OF INDIANA INC	1150 W 49TH AVE
MIRACLE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	4709 E 13TH AVE
MIRACLE TOWERS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC	4131 W 21ST AVE
MOORISH SCIENCE TEMPLE OF AMERICA TEMPLE NO 5	1765 TYLER ST
MORNING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1570
MOVING IN THE SPIRIT MINISTRIES INC	1150 WRIGHT ST
MT CENTER M B CHURCH INC	635 CLARK RD
MT MORIAH MISS BAPTIST CHURCH	735 E 20TH AVE
NEW FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	1945 W 11TH AVE
NEW FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH INC	2451 PENNSYLVANIA ST
NEW FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH	1545 WAITE ST
NEW JERUSALEM FULL GOSPEL CHURCH	1310 HARRISON ST
NEW KINGDOM HARVEST MINISTRIES INC	1165 CLAY ST
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER	4040 BROADWAY
NEW LIFE SECOND CHANCE CHURCH	1921 W 45TH AVE
NEW NAZARETH BAPTIST CHURCH	1601 E 21ST AVE
NEW OLIVE GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	3600 W 10TH AVE
NEW PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH	640 E 45TH AVE
NEW SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	1727 W 15TH AVE
NEW TESTAMENT SPANISH CHURCH	1929 W 11TH AVE
NORTHLAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 1376
NOW FAITH OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	1363 CLARK RD
ONE GOD ONE BODY CO	435 HOBART ST
PEACE BAPTIST CHURCH INC	1201 CHASE ST
PETERS ROCK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	1725 E 21ST AVE
PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	NOT PRESENT
PILGRIM REST MB CHURCH	977 CHASE ST
PLANTED SEED MINISTRIES INC	2149 ADAMS ST
PLEASENT GROVE MB CHURCH	2600 VIRGINIA ST
POWER AND LIGHT CHURCH OF GARY INC	1351 LINCOLN ST
PRAYER & PRAISE MINISTRIES	5079 DELAWARE ST
PRAYER OUTREACH DELIVERANCE CHURCH EVANGELISTIC IN JESUS CHRIST	2894 DALLAS ST
PRAYER TOWER FELLOSWHIP CHURCH	4595 W 29TH AVE
PRINCE OF PEACE HOLINESS INC	3946 GEORGIA ST
R O HATCHETT DISTRICT OF CHURCHES OF GOD IN CHRIST	3941 E 13TH AVE
REBUILDING THE BREACH MINISTRIES INC	3815 PIERCE ST
REDEEMED FULL GOSPEL SANCTUARY	PO BOX 7193
REFINERS FIRE GLOBAL MINISTRIES INC	1317 ROOSEVELT PL
REGENERATION CHURCH INC	1356 CLINTON ST
REST IN THE ANOINTING MINISTRIES INC	2128 TANEY ST
RESTORATION HOUSE MINISTRIES INC	4913 BROADWAY
RHEMA INSPIRATIONAL CHURCH OF THE HARVEST RICH INC	416 E RIDGE RD
RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC	609 MADISON ST
ROSE OF SHARON PRAYER MINISTRY INC	504 BROADWAY STE 312
ROSS REFORMED CHURCH OF GARY IN INC	ROSS REFORMED CHURCH3900 W 41ST AVE
SAINT JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH	1139 NOBLE ST
SMYRNA CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	7206 W 21ST AVE
SOARING DAUGHTERS MINISTRY	1960 GEORGIA ST
SOLOMONS KINGDOM COPTIC CHURCH	4569 MASSACHUSETTS ST
ST ANDREWS AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH	749 CHASE ST
ST JAMES MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1333 W 25TH AVE
ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH	2457 MASSACHUSETTS ST
ST MARTIN MORNING STAR CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1026
ST MARTIN MORNING STAR CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1026
ST PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 4357
ST TIMOTHY COMMUNITY CHURCH	1600 W 25TH AVE
TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD	601 N MONTGOMERY ST
TEMPLE OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST	972 WILLARD ST
TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE IN CHRIST INC	PO BOX 4008
TEMPLE OF JESUS HOUSEHOLD OF ISRAEL INCORPORATED	2266 ARTHUR ST
TENDER LOVING CARE MINISTRIES INC	2179 GRANT ST
THE LIVING WATER BAPTIST CHURCH OF AETNA	3901 E 14TH AVE
THE METHODIST HOSPITALS FOUNDATION INC	600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD
THE METHODIST HOSPITALS INC	600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD
THE NEW TABERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INCORPORATED	2416 PIERCE ST
THE POOL OF BETHESDA OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	4636 E 13TH PL
THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD CHURCH INC	2141 W 10TH PL
TOLLESTON CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAHS WITNESSES-GARY-INDIANA INC	2530 W 11TH AVE
TREE OF LIFE MISSIONARY BAPTISTS CHURCH	2323 W 11TH AVE
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF GARY INDIANA	1831 VIRGINIA ST
TRINITY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST OF GARY INC	1217 W 25TH ST
TRUE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST INC	2409 GRANT ST
TRUE FAITH CHURCH MINISTRIES INC	400 W 25TH AVE
TRUE FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	2330 PENNSYLVANIA ST
TRUE FOUNDATION BAPTIST CHURCH	1187 W 47TH AVENUE
TRUE VINE DELIVERANCE CENTER INC	PO BOX 656
UNITY NON DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH	PO BOX 4162
UNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	1441 DELAWARE ST
UNIVERSAL BAPTIST CHURCH OF GARY INDIANA INC	1180 CHASE ST
UPPER ROOM CHURCH CORPORATION	2425 TAFT ST
URBAN FAITH WORKS INC	PO BOX 64413
VICTORY OVERCOMERS OUTREACH INC	4400 DELAWARE ST
VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF GARY INDIANA INC	PO BOX 64087
WASHINGTON STREET CHURCH OF GOD	2101 WASHINGTON ST
WESTERN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER INC	2826 W 15TH AVE
WHERE A KID CAN BE A KID CHILDCARE MINISTRY	1987 ARTHURST STREET
WHOLE TRUTH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	717 W 45TH AVE
WHOLE TRUTH GOSPEL TABERNACLE INC	4078 LINCOLN ST
WHOLE TRUTH TRUE HOLINESS CHURCH IN CHRIST INC	3947 PENNSYLVANIA ST # 48
WILDWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST	2316 HENDRICKS ST
WILLING WORKERS CHURCH INC	4814 W 5TH AVE
WONDER WORKING WORD CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC	2421 RALSTON ST
WOODS PARK PAGAN TEMPLE	5008 ROOSEVELT PL
WORD WORKS MINISTRY INC	4921 BROADWAY
YES LORD NON DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH	1952 PENNSYLVANIA ST
YOUTH FAMILY COMMUNITY RENEWAL INC	PO BOX 64541
ZARA CHURCH INC	1838 ADAMS STREET
ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF GARY INDIANA INC	2367 MASSACHUSETTS ST
ZION PROGRESSIVE CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED	1169 CONNECTICUT ST
ZOE LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES	3884 BROADWAY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gary

What is the population of Gary?

Gary has a population of 68,604 residents and is located in Indiana. The population density is 1,374 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.5% female and 46.5% male.

Is Gary expensive to live in?

Gary is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $37,380, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,300 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gary safe?

The violent crime rate in Gary is 554 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,556 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Gary receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gary?

Gary has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 40.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Gary?

The unemployment rate in Gary is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,177. There are 11,872 business establishments in the area, including 1,110 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 5.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gary?

The median home value in Gary is $85,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $86,170. For renters, the median monthly rent is $975. Fair market rent is $882 for a 1-bedroom and $1,096 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 47.4%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.

How are the schools in Gary?

Schools in Gary score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.3% of adults in Gary hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gary?

The obesity rate in Gary is 52.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.2% of adults are smokers. 39.5% are physically inactive. 20.3% of residents report depression. 13.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971.

What is transportation like in Gary?

The average commute in Gary is 26 minutes. 76.2% of workers drive alone to work, 2.6% use public transit, and 5.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gary?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gary is 12.7% White, 76.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.6% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 17.5% of residents have a disability. 90.9% have health insurance coverage.

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City Guide — Gary

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People 10/10

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