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Boone

A township of 6,099 people in Porter County, Indiana
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Conserved land1.9%427 of 23,044 acres
Trails0.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves170 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Boone

Township in Indiana, United States
6,104Population
36.2 sq miArea
673 ftElevation

Boone Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,160.

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Living in Boone

Work & commute in Boone

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Most working residents leave Boone for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Valparaiso (10%), Crown Point (7%) and Merrillville (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Valparaiso
10%
Crown Point
7%
Merrillville
7%
Gary
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Boone →

Health in Boone

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

4better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Uchicago Medicine Northwest IndianaCrown Point · 11.2 mi · ER
Marram Health CenterHebron · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46341, 46347 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Boone →

Natural hazards in Boone

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Boone →

Climate in Boone

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Boone has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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Schools in Boone

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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Boone’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#114Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictMSD Boone TownshipSchools4

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.

Boone’s library

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Hebron Public Library201 West Sigler Street · part of Porter County Public Library System
Fine-freeE-books57 hrs a week
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