Griffith, Indiana

Quick Statistics

Griffith is a community in Lake County, Indiana, home to about 16,273 people spread across 7.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,127 a year, and a typical home is worth about $210,100. About 36.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.

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16,273
Total Population
▼ down 4% since 2012
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7.77 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$44,127
Median Personal Income
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$210,100
Median Home Value
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36.6%
College Educated
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92.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.4 points since 2010
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Griffith ranks number 58 of 967 in population, number 226 in median household income, number 204 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Griffith typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 15°F. The area sees roughly 30 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Griffith
# Town Distance Population
1.Highland, IN2.2 mi.23,680
2.Schererville, IN3.1 mi.29,701
3.Munster, IN4.4 mi.23,733
4.Dyer, IN4.9 mi.16,400
5.Gary, IN5.9 mi.68,113
6.St. John, IN6.4 mi.22,567
7.Lynwood, IL6.6 mi.9,083
8.Merrillville, IN6.7 mi.36,476
Frequently Asked Questions About Griffith

What is the population of Griffith, Indiana?
Griffith has a population of about 16,273 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Griffith, Indiana in?
Griffith is located in Lake County, Indiana.

What is the median home value in Griffith, Indiana?
The median home value in Griffith is about $210,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Griffith, Indiana?
The median personal income in Griffith is about $44,127 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Griffith, Indiana?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded in Lake County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Griffith, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 15 degrees, with around 30 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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