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Schneider, IN

Indiana · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Schneider is a small town in Indiana with a population of 207. Residents earn $67,083 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
207 Population 241/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $25,773 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $179,148 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
468 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,083
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $154,500
45% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 468/100K
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,063
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population207
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$25,773
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$1,063
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$179,148
Housing Units76
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent468/100K
Property872/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking15.2%
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation631 ft (192 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband79.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries26

Is Schneider a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Schneider receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Schneider has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Schneider is $67,083, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Schneider is $154,500, 45% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 468 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 872 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Schneider experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°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 39.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Schneider has a population of 207 with a density of 241 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (95.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 6.5% of the population are veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

207
Total Population
241
People / sq mi
30.3yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Schneider vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish 2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Schneider vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Schneider is $67,083, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,773 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower 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 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Schneider vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,083
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,773
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$69,524
Gini Index0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,872
County GDP$31,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,110
Healthcare1,376
Retail1,546
Manufacturing366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,190
20% above US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Schneider is $154,500, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $179,148, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% 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. 78.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 76 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1946. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 18.8% 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$154,500
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$179,148

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.5%
Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units76
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,190
20% above US avg
Effective Rate2.71%
In Schneider, 33.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.0% of residents. 29.4% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 22.6% report binge drinking. 19.2% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 6.0% of residents lack health insurance (below 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.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,971
Dentists1:1,576
Mental Health1:434
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits62.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Schneider has a violent crime rate of 468 per 100,000 residents, 23% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 872 per 100,000, 56% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Schneider receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent467.9/100K
23% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property872.1/100K
56% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Schneider experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°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 39.9 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 631 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates41.1920°N, 87.4457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 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

8 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 M4.2 125 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 123 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 75 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 130 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 117 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 135 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 125 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,990 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 93 km 29
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 90 km 3
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 70 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 18
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 62 km 33
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 30 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 69 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 25 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 53 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 54 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 50 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 55 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 54 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 63 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Schneider has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schneider is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 1.0% 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. 79.0% 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. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+91.7%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
School Test Score5.46
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density241/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyLake County County

Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Avg Download Speed109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Restaurants1,110
Retail Stores1,546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
Average costs for common services in Schneider. 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

Radio Stations near Schneider

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WPGU alternative, college AAC+ 32 kbps
Cosy 103.7 — 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

Campgrounds Near Schneider

4 campgrounds found near Schneider.

NameRatingSitesPrice
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
West Beach Picnic Shelters 2.0/5 8 $25

National Parks Near Schneider

15 national parks and monuments found near Schneider.

ParkTypeFee
Bass Lake State Beach State Park Free
Calumet Park State Park Free
Channahon State Park State Park Free
Gebhard Woods State Park State Park Free
Grand Mere State Park State Park Free
Indiana Dunes National Park National Park $20
Indiana Dunes State Park State Park Free
Lake Park Expansion State Park Free
Presidential Park State Park Free
Prophetstown State 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
William G. Stratton State Park State Park Free

Museums in Schneider

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LAKE STATES DAIRY CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM2193942025$2,817,299
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATIONCOURTHOUSE SQUARE SUITE 2052196623975$250,860
CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE2193746157$7,297
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLESGENERAL MUSEUM
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKECHILDREN'S MUSEUM2193746157
DEMOTTE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
FAIRCHILD HOUSE PRESERVATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTYARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER27064 S DUTTON ROAD8157278700
GRANT PARK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION119 S MAIN8007474837
HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2919963192
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2196623975
SOUTH LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
THREE-CREEKS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Schneider

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY122 NORTH MAIN STREET0.0201,916
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE0.083,753
NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY9444 NORTH 315 WEST0.053,820
BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY660 PENFIELD STREET0.040,000
UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE0.025,000
EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY126 NORTH LOCUST STREET0.014,560
PEMBROKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT13795 EAST CENTRAL STREET0.03,874
GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY107 WEST TAYLOR STREET0.02,003

Farmers Markets in Schneider

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CIty of Momence 123 W. River St. 07/16/2014 to 10/15/2014Wed: 3:30 PM-;Visit
Crown Point Farmers MarketSouth Main StreetVisit
Lowell Farmers Market8402 W 159th AveSat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Momence Farmer's Market123 W. River St. 06/15/2016 to 08/17/2016Wed: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;Visit
Winfield Farmers Market10645 Randolph St.06/29/2016 to 09/14/2016Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit

Cell Towers in Schneider

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
9977 W 700 NTOWER93
4024 E. 173rd StreetTOWER91
(Curtis Creek site) 605 N. St. Rd. 55TOWER82
7981 West 1100 North (456)LTOWER81
7981 West 1100 North (456)LTOWER81
2754 West 800 North (46483)LTOWER79
2754 West 800 North (46483)LTOWER79
765-1 WEST 800 SOUTH ST (99243)MTOWER78
765-1 WEST 800 SOUTH ST (99243)MTOWER78
950 West Goodenow (135637)LTOWER76
950 West Goodenow (135637)LTOWER76
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)LTOWER59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)LTOWER59
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)MTOWER58
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)MTOWER58
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)LTOWER49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)LTOWER49
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)MTOWER48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)MTOWER48
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)LTOWER46
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)LTOWER46

Fire Stations in Schneider

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Schneider Volunteer Fire Department9607 W 238th STVolunteer219-552-1716

Bridges in Schneider

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19552597,198G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19552597,198G
SlabConcrete continuous1954897,198G
SlabConcrete continuous1954957,148F
SlabConcrete continuous1954955,015G
SlabConcrete continuous1954953,527F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1928793,431F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1995562,578G
SlabConcrete continuous2014841,211G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199797633F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199397584F
Channel BeamConcrete196030584F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete2007102301G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete200759238G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199272238G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199197175F
SlabWood or Timber199677158G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199197150F
Truss (Thru)Steel1900224136P
SlabWood or Timber199678119G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous200769119G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete20165960G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199315050F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete20165925G

Airports Near Schneider

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chicago Midway International AirportMDWLarge Airport
Gary/Chicago International AirportGYYMedium Airport
Greater Kankakee AirportIKKMedium Airport
Michigan City Municipal AirportMGCMedium Airport
Porter County Municipal AirportVPZMedium Airport
Alley Oop Airport—Small Airport
Ashby Airport—Small Airport
Benoit Airport—Small Airport
Berns Airport—Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport—Small Airport
Bodin Airport—Small Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport—Small Airport
Braden Farms Airport—Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park—Small Airport
Bult Field—Small Airport
C D Maulding Airport—Small Airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport—Small Airport
Classic Landings Airport—Small Airport
Colman Airport—Small Airport
Corn Field—Small Airport
Crown Point Airfield—Small Airport
Culp Airport—Small Airport
Culp Farms Airport—Small Airport
Dahnke Airport—Small Airport
De Ford Airport—Small Airport
Dietchweiler Airport—Small Airport
Durflinger 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
Hendrix Airport—Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Hugh Van Voorst Airport—Small Airport
Jasper County AirportRNZSmall Airport
Johnson Airport—Small Airport
Joliet Regional AirportJOTSmall Airport
Jurassic Landings Ultralightport—Small Airport
Kankakee Airport—Small Airport
Kentland Municipal AirportKKTSmall Airport
La Porte Municipal AirportLPOSmall Airport
Lake Village Airport—Small Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Lewis University AirportLOTSmall Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Schneider

7 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Beecher Police Department724 Penfield Street
Grant Park Police Department100 East Taylor Street
Hebron Police Station611 N Main Street
Lowell Police Department1333 East Commercial Avenue
Momence Police Department123 West River Street
Winfield Police Department10645 Randolph Street
Winfield Police Department10645 Randolph Street

Grocery Stores in Schneider

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 15126Other24031 Laverne Dr

Treatment Centers in Schneider

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Crown Counseling LLCSubstance Abuse219-663-6353
Heartland Recovery CenterBoth219-690-7025
Heartland Wellness CenterSubstance Abuse219-690-7025
IFC ClinicsSubstance Abuse219-506-4060

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schneider

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CALVARY CHURCH OF SCHNEIDERPO BOX 235

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Frequently Asked Questions About Schneider

What is the population of Schneider?

Schneider has a population of 207 residents and is located in Indiana. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Schneider expensive to live in?

Schneider 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 $67,083, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $154,500 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Schneider safe?

The violent crime rate in Schneider is 468 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 872 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Schneider receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Schneider?

Schneider has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°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 39.9 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Schneider?

The unemployment rate in Schneider is 6.9%, 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 35 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Schneider?

The median home value in Schneider is $154,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $179,148. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,063. Fair market rent is $882 for a 1-bedroom and $1,096 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 78.5%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.

How are the schools in Schneider?

Schools in Schneider score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 4.5% of adults in Schneider hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Schneider?

The obesity rate in Schneider is 33.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 19.2% are physically inactive. 23.8% of residents report depression. 6.0% lack health insurance (below 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 Schneider?

The average commute in Schneider is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Schneider?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Schneider is 95.2% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.5% of the population are military veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

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