Profile for La Porte, Indiana, IN

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 60. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.8 per 1,000 people.

La Porte received national attention for 1908 house fire in which Belle Gunness and her three children were believed killed. Investigation showed that Gunness murdered a series of male suitors, raising doubts that the woman's body found inside the home was hers

Local festivals include:

• Sunflower Fair - Sept. 22, 2007
• Barn Fest - Sept. 15, 2007
• Door Village Harvest Festival - Sept. 8-9, 2007

Performing arts: LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra

Nearby parks & recreation: Kingsbury State Fish and Wildlife Area

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (15)

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Libraries (3)

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28% of La Porte residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the La Porte ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in La Porte was $17,900, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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13% of La Porte residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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La Porte festival dates:

• Sunflower Fair - Sept. 22, 2007
• Barn Fest - Sept. 15, 2007
• Door Village Harvest Festival - Sept. 8-9, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in La Porte include Downtown La Porte Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in La Porte, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $405.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $812.

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Newspapers in La Porte include La Porte Herald Argus

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La Porte County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our La Porte political report.

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The average commute time for La Porte workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 5 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in La Porte between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

Hotels in La Porte include Americas Best Value Inn, Holiday Inn Express Hotels, Super 8.

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