DeweyIN
A town of 1,126. Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns.
What makes Dewey stand out
The 2 things Dewey does most differently from other towns.
1,126 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Dewey’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Colorado Buffaloes Recruit Earning National RecognitionSports Illustrated · Sep 18
- With nasty intent, 4-star Kalamazoo Central OL isn’t content being ‘Duane Young’s son’MLive.com · Sep 10
- ICE arrests Peruvian national accused of illegally voting in 2024 election as DHS cites similar casesFox News · Sep 10
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dewey. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Dewey beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Dewey | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 22.3% | 15.7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 19.3% | 14.7% |
Most working residents commute out of Dewey
Most working residents leave Dewey for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Valparaiso (15%), La Porte (6%) and Wanatah (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Dewey’s public schools outperform 28% of Indiana districts
The public schools Dewey’s kids attend trail 72% of Indiana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Township Jr.-Sr. High School | 6–12 | 143 | B− |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Dewey has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
1.4% of Dewey is conserved land
2.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area | — | 2 |
| 2. Vermar Park | — | 1 |
97% of working residents leave Dewey for work
Where Dewey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Dewey
Township in Indiana, United States
Dewey Township is one of twenty-one townships in LaPorte County, Indiana, USA. At the 2020 census, its population was 1,000 (up from 935 at 2010) and it contained 421 housing units. Dewey Township was established in 1860.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,000
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft