Where is Crown Point Located? - Crown Point is a city located in the Lake County of Indiana, United States. Crown Point lies between 36.9685 Degrees North latitudes and 86.4808 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Crown Point Located?
Crown Point is a city located in the Lake County of Indiana, United States. Crown Point lies between 36.9685 Degrees North latitudes and 86.4808 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Crown Point city is 33899 people and the city has a total area of 17.83 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Crown Point, Indiana Quick Facts
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City Crown Point County Lake County State Indiana State Capital Indianapolis US Region Midwestern United States Latitude 41.4169°N Longitude 87.3653°W Elevation 781 ft (238 m) Land Area ~17.3 sq mi Water Area ~0.1 sq mi Total Area ~17.4 sq mi Population ~33,000 (2020 Census) Population Density ~1,900 per sq mi ZIP Codes 46307, 46308 Area Code 219 Time Zone (Standard) Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6 Time Zone (DST) Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 18-16804 Congressional District 1st District
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Gary, Indiana — 18 mi North
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Schereville, Indiana — 10 mi North
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Lowell, Indiana — 12 mi South
Dyer, Indiana — 15 mi North
Munster, Indiana — 18 mi North
Hebron, Indiana — 14 mi Southeast
Crown Point, Indiana Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 31 17 1.9 April 58 38 3.5 July 84 64 3.7 October 62 45 2.9 Annual 58 41 37.0
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Continental (Dfa) Annual Rainfall ~36–40 inches Annual Snowfall ~30–40 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~190 days Tornado Risk Low to Moderate
Driving Distances from Crown Point, Indiana
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Chicago IL 45 1 hr Gary IN 18 25 min Hammond IN 20 30 min Valparaiso IN 22 30 min Merrillville IN 8 15 min South Bend IN 90 1 hr 30 min Fort Wayne IN 140 2 hr 20 min Lafayette IN 110 2 hr Indianapolis IN 160 2 hr 40 min Kalamazoo MI 120 2 hr
Transportation and Connectivity in Crown Point, Indiana
Mode Details
Airport Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Port Port of Indiana–Burns Harbor (regional Lake Michigan access) Major Highways I-65, US-231, State Road 55 Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service via Chicago Union Station (nearby access) Local Transit PACE bus services (regional Northwest Indiana transit)
I-65 — major north-south interstate connecting Crown Point with Indianapolis and Chicago region
US-231 — regional route linking southern Indiana cities
State Road 55 — local connector through Lake County communities
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Crown Point, Indiana
Landmark Name Type
Lake County Courthouse Historic Courthouse Old Sheriff’s House & Jail Historic Site Lake County Fairgrounds Event Grounds Crown Point Sports Complex Sports Facility Lake County Historical Museum Museum Centennial Park City Park Lake County Fair Annual Event Venue Deep River Waterpark (nearby) Water Park
Places to Visit in Crown Point, Indiana
Landmark Name Type
Historic Downtown Crown Point Square Historic District Lake County Courthouse Square Landmark Plaza Erie Lackawanna Trail Recreational Trail Turkey Creek Golf Course (nearby) Golf Course Freedom Park Memorial Park Indiana Dunes National Park (regional) National Park Deep River County Park Nature Park Buffalo Wild Wings Field (regional sports venues) Sports Venue
Colleges and Universities in Crown Point, Indiana
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Purdue University Northwest (nearby) Public University Engineering & business programs Indiana University Northwest (nearby) Public University Liberal arts & health sciences Valparaiso University (nearby) Private University Law, engineering, liberal arts
Waterbodies in Crown Point, Indiana
Lake Michigan (regional), Cedar Lake, Deep River, Turkey Creek, Wolf Lake (regional)
Golf Courses in Crown Point, Indiana
White Hawk Country Club, Turkey Creek Golf Course, Innsbrook Country Club, Oak Knoll Golf Club (nearby)
Crown Point, Indiana - Key Historical Facts
Crown Point was established in the mid-19th century as the county seat of Lake County.
The city became known for its historic courthouse built in the late 1800s.
It gained the nickname “Hub of Lake County” due to its central location and transportation links.
The arrival of railroads helped shape its early commercial growth.
Over time, it evolved from a farming town into a suburban community of the Chicago metro area.
Today it is known for its historic downtown square and annual county fair traditions.
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