



Walkerton, Indiana
Walkerton, IN Profile
Walkerton, IN, population 2,274 , is located
in Indiana's St. Joseph county,
about 19.2 miles from South Bend and 45.6 miles from Gary.
In the 90's the population of Walkerton has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Walkerton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Walkerton area were lower than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Indiana average.
Walkerton Statistics
Walkerton Gender Information
Males in Walkerton: 1,081 (48%)
Females in Walkerton: 1,193 (52%)
As % of Population in Walkerton
Race Diversity in Walkerton
White: 94%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Walkerton
Age Diversity in Walkerton
Median Age in Walkerton: 34.1 (Males in Walkerton: 31.5, Females in Walkerton: 36.2)
Walkerton Males Under 20: 16%
Walkerton Females Under 20: 16%
Walkerton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Walkerton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Walkerton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Walkerton Females 40 to 60: 12%
Walkerton Males Over 60: 7%
Walkerton Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Walkerton
Walkerton Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Walkerton Median Household Income: $ 36,481
Walkerton Median Value of Homes: $ 76,900
Law Enforcement in Walkerton
Reported crimes in the Walkerton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 13
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 668
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 45
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,806
Walkerton Location Information
Elevation: 707 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Walkerton
Koontz Lake 3.4 Miles
North Liberty 5.5 Miles
Hamlet 7.6 Miles
La Paz 9.1 Miles
Kingsford Heights 10.9 Miles
Lakeville 11.6 Miles
Kingsbury 12.0 Miles
Plymouth 12.4 Miles
Knox 13.9 Miles
La Porte 15.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Walkerton
(Population 100,000+)
South Bend 19.2 Miles
Gary 45.6 Miles
Chicago 65.9 Miles
Ft Wayne 74.1 Miles
Joliet 82.9 Miles
Naperville 88.8 Miles
Aurora 97.1 Miles
Grand Rapids 111.6 Miles
Indianapolis 118.7 Miles
Milwaukee 130.9 Miles
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Facts
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Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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