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Hudson’s story
Hudson in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
HudsonIN
A town of 2,226. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
Population
2,226
−2.7% since 2010
Median home value
$219K
Census ACS
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
163
A commuter town
What makes Hudson stand out
The thing Hudson does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Hudson for work
Where Hudson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
163jobs based in Hudson
1%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Hudson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Clear
H 64° · L 40°
Local news
All →- Elite LSU TE commit Ahmad Hudson to visit Nebraska again this weekendYahoo Sports · Oct 2
- Old Hollywood Star Rock Hudson’s Death from AIDS Changed the ConversationPeople.com · Oct 2
- New York Conservation Grants to Protect Land, Recreation and Climatewrrv.com · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hudson. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Hudson’s public schools outperform 84% of Indiana districts
The public schools Hudson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Elementary School | K–5 | 294 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hudson
Most working residents leave Hudson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are La Porte (20%), Michigan City (8%) and South Bend (8%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hudson1%
La Porte20%
Michigan City8%
South Bend8%
New Carlisle4%
15 mi
median commute distance
163
jobs based in Hudson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hudson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 62 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 19
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Hudson beats the Indiana average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Hudson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.3% |
Northwest Health-La Porte
12.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
86th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Hudson
Township in Indiana, United States
Hudson Township is one of twenty-one townships in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,832 (down from 1,883 at 2010) and it contained 962 housing units. It contains the census-designated place of Hudson Lake. Hudson Township was established in 1836.
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- Population
- 1,832
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 804 ft
Hudson’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Hudson.
GalenaOliveHudson
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