Lakes of the Four Seasons, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakes of the Four Seasons, Indiana
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Location in Lake County and Porter County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Lake, Porter |
| Townships | Winfield, Porter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (6.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,091 |
| • Density | 3,112.82/sq mi (1,202.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46307
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-41530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393090 |
Lakes of the Four Seasons is a special kind of community in Indiana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. It's located in two different counties: Lake and Porter. In 2020, about 7,091 people lived here.
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Geography of Lakes of the Four Seasons
This community is unique because the line between Porter and Lake counties goes right through its middle. Even though everyone living here has a Crown Point mailing address, the school districts are different depending on which county you live in.
School Districts and County Lines
If you live on the Porter County side, you'll go to schools in the Porter Township school system. If you live on the Lake County side, you'll be part of the Crown Point school system. This shows how county lines can affect daily life!
Lakes and Waterways
The Lakes of the Four Seasons area covers about 7 square kilometers (2.7 square miles). A good portion of this area, about 1.1 square kilometers (0.42 square miles), is water. The community is named for its beautiful lakes.
The main lakes include:
- Lake Holiday
- Big Bass Lake
- Lake on the Green
- Trouthaven Lake
Lake Holiday is connected to Big Bass Lake. Water from Lake Holiday flows into Stony Run, which then leads to the Kankakee River. The Kankakee River is part of a larger river system that eventually joins the Illinois River. Lake on the Green doesn't have a surface outlet, meaning its water doesn't flow out to other rivers. Trouthaven Lake, however, drains into the Deep River, which flows north to the Little Calumet River and finally to Lake Michigan.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lakes of the Four Seasons has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,556 | — | |
| 2000 | 7,291 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,033 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 7,091 | 0.8% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Community Life
In 2000, there were 7,291 people living in the area. Many families lived here, with about 41.6% of households having children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.91 people.
The community has a mix of age groups. In 2000:
- About 28% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 10.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median age in the community was 39 years. This means that half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Lakes of the Four Seasons (Indiana) para niños
