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Long Beach’s story
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A town of 1,111. A typical home worth about $770K.
Population
1,111
+0.8% since 2010
Typical home
$770K
+5% in a year
Household income
$122K
median
Median age
64.9
years
Jobs based here
314
Balanced
What makes Long Beach stand out
The 2 things Long Beach does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,111 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Michigan CityDuneland BeachLong Beach
Long Beach’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →55°
Cloudy
H 62° · L 42°
Local news
All →- On the Water: Chinese Olympian takes top honors at LBYC’s Butler CupPress Telegram · Oct 1
- For a Good Cause: Arts Council for Long Beach celebrates 50 years of supporting local artistsPress Telegram · Oct 1
- CSUN Hosts Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton in Big West PlayCSUN Athletics · Sep 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Long Beach. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Long Beach home is worth about $770K
The typical Long Beach home is worth about $770,000, up 5% in a year, 196% above the Indiana typical home.
$770KZillow home value
Typical home value
Long Beach$770K
Indiana$260K
+5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Long Beach beats the Indiana average on 20 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
20 better7 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Long Beach | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.4% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.6% | 8.3% |
Franciscan Health Michigan City
3.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
97th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
paid flood claims since 1981
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Long Beach has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 65 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
65″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–35°
Spring39–58°
Summer62–80°
Fall45–62°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Long Beach
Most working residents leave Long Beach for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Michigan City (28%), La Porte (6%) and Valparaiso (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Long Beach2%
Michigan City28%
La Porte6%
Valparaiso4%
South Bend3%
14 mi
median commute distance
314
jobs based in Long Beach
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Long Beach
Long Beach's reported crime rate is below Indiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Long Beach0.9
Indiana3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Long Beach8.6
Indiana12.5
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
About Long Beach
Town in Indiana, United States
Long Beach is a town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Long Beach had a population of 1,189. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,189
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft
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