Schererville, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Schererville, Indiana
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Crossroads of America,
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Location of Schererville in Lake County, Indiana.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | St. John |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Named for | Nicholas Scherer |
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| • Type | Town |
| • Body | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.15 sq mi (39.23 km2) |
| • Land | 15.12 sq mi (39.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,646 |
| • Density | 1,961.23/sq mi (757.26/km2) |
| Standard of living | |
| • Per capita income | $40,421 |
| • Median home value | $222,400 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
| ZIP code |
46375
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| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-68220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396907 |
Schererville (pronounced SHERR-ər-vil or SHAIR-vil) is a town in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is located in St. John Township. In 2020, the town had a population of 29,646 people. Schererville is a suburb of Chicago, found about 30 miles south of the big city.
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Discovering Schererville's Past
Long before Indiana became a state, the area where Schererville now stands was known as the "Crossroads." This was because several Native American trails met here. Later, these trails became important routes for settlers traveling west in their wagons.
Who Founded Schererville?
One of these settlers was Nicholas Scherer. He was born in 1830 in Germany and came to the U.S. in 1846. In 1865, he arrived at this spot near the southern tip of Lake Michigan. He then founded the community that was named after him.
Modern Crossroads of the Nation
Today, Schererville is still a major crossroads. Modern highways like U.S. Highways 41 and 30 cross paths here. Nearby are even bigger roads, including I-80/94 and I-65. These are main routes that connect different parts of the country. This is why Schererville's slogan is "Crossroads of the Nation."
Schererville's Recent History
In 2007, Money Magazine named Schererville one of the "100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." The town celebrated its 150th birthday in September 2016.
Exploring Schererville's Location
Schererville is located at 41.489135 degrees north and -87.443137 degrees west in Lake County, Indiana. It is about 11 miles south of the Lake Michigan shore. The town is also only 2 miles east of the Indiana and Illinois state line.
Schererville and the Chicago Area
Schererville is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Since it's only 30 miles from Chicago, many people who live in Schererville travel daily to Chicago for school or work.
Land and Water Areas
According to the 2010 census, Schererville covers about 14.763 square miles (38.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 14.71 square miles (38.10 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.053 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Schererville's People
In 2010, Schererville had 29,243 residents living in 11,883 households. The town's population density was about 1988 people per square mile.
Diversity in Schererville
The people living in Schererville come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 86.8% of residents were White. About 5.4% were African American, and 2.8% were Asian. Native Americans made up 0.2% of the population. People from other races or two or more races made up the rest. About 10.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Family Life
The average age in Schererville in 2010 was 40.9 years old. About 22.1% of residents were under 18. About 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old. Families made up a large part of the households, with 53.3% being married couples living together.
Education in Schererville
Schererville is part of the Lake Central School Corporation. This school system also serves the nearby towns of Dyer and most of St. John.
Public Schools
The Lake Central School Corporation includes several schools:
- Lake Central High School (in St. John)
- Grimmer Middle School
- Kahler Middle School (in Dyer)
- Clark Middle School (in St. John)
- Peifer Elementary
- Bibich Elementary (in Dyer)
- Kolling Elementary (in St. John)
- Homan Elementary
- Protsman Elementary (in Dyer)
- Watson Elementary
Private Schools
Schererville also has private schools. These include St. Michael Catholic School and Forest Ridge Academy. The campus of Hammond Baptist Schools is also located in Schererville.
Public Libraries
The Lake County Public Library operates the Dyer-Schererville Branch. This library is located at 1001 West Lincoln Highway in Schererville. It also serves the town of Dyer.
News and Sports
Schererville residents get their local news from The Times of Northwest Indiana. They also read The Post-Tribune, which is owned by the Chicago Tribune.
Sports for Kids
The Schererville Soccer Club offers soccer for boys and girls from ages 4 to 17. There is also Tri-Town Football for kids up to 15 or 16 years old.
Getting Around Schererville
For air travel, people in Schererville use Chicago's O'Hare International or Midway airports.
Major Roads and Highways
Several major roads are close to Schererville. These include the Borman Expressway (I-80/94/US 6), the Indiana Toll Road, and Interstate 65. US 12 and US 20 are also nearby.
Train Travel to Chicago
Many people who work in Chicago use the South Shore Line train service. This train connects Millennium Station in Chicago to the South Bend International Airport. Improvements to this train service are expected to be finished in 2024.
Famous People from Schererville
- Lazo Alavanja (born 1977), a soccer player
- Tyler Wideman (born 1995), an American basketball player
See also
In Spanish: Schererville (Indiana) para niños
