




Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN Profile
Portage, IN, population 33,496 , is located
in Indiana's Porter county,
about 8.9 miles from Gary and 31.0 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Portage has grown by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Portage has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Portage area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Portage Statistics
Portage Gender Information
Males in Portage: 16,247 (49%)
Females in Portage: 17,249 (51%)
As % of Population in Portage
Race Diversity in Portage
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Portage
Age Diversity in Portage
Median Age in Portage: 35.4 (Males in Portage: 34.2, Females in Portage: 36.6)
Portage Males Under 20: 15%
Portage Females Under 20: 14%
Portage Males 20 to 40: 14%
Portage Females 20 to 40: 14%
Portage Males 40 to 60: 14%
Portage Females 40 to 60: 14%
Portage Males Over 60: 6%
Portage Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Portage
Portage Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Portage Median Household Income: $ 47,500
Portage Median Value of Homes: $ 100,000
Law Enforcement in Portage
Reported crimes in the Portage area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 75
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 256
Burglary: 188
Larceny-theft: 1,087
Motor vehicle theft: 84
Arson: 9
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,916
Portage Location Information
Elevation: 644 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Portage
South Haven 3.1 Miles
Lake Station 3.2 Miles
Ogden Dunes 3.3 Miles
Burns Harbor 4.1 Miles
Hobart 5.1 Miles
New Chicago 5.2 Miles
Porter 5.9 Miles
Chesterton 6.3 Miles
Dune Acres 6.9 Miles
Gary 8.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Portage
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 8.9 Miles
Chicago 31.0 Miles
Joliet 47.0 Miles
South Bend 48.5 Miles
Naperville 52.2 Miles
Aurora 60.5 Miles
Milwaukee 107.9 Miles
Rockford 109.8 Miles
Ft Wayne 110.7 Miles
Grand Rapids 123.2 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
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Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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