Overview

LaPorte County, IN (shown in white) has 598.29 mi² of land area and 14.97 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Berrien County, MI
• Jasper County, IN
• Porter County, IN
• St. Joseph County, IN
• Starke County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 580.7' to a high of 899', with a weighted average of 727.2' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 16.7°F to average highs around 82.7°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 49.9°F. Average annual precipation is 43.8". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 5B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of LaPorte County is 112,787 with 43,958 households. These households are spread across 21 unique municipalties (not all shown).