Hobart is a city in Lake County, Indiana. The city is pronounced by locals as Ho-bert instead of Ho-bart, which is how many people not from the area mistakenly pronounce it.
When you call Hobart your home, you enjoy the best of city convenience blended with relaxed country living. Schools, jobs, churches, medical services, shopping and a variety of entertainment are all close to home.
Hobart, Indiana, located in the Northwest corner of Indiana, was once the home of the Pottawatomie Indians. Today it is a growing community with excellent schools, emergency services, beautiful Parks, and large shopping mall all within a short driving distance. The city of Hobart is located near three major highways; I65 to the West, I80/94 to the North, and US route 30 to the South. Hobart is only 38 miles from Chicago, Illinois and 151 mile north of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hobart has spacious land for industrial development along major highways and newly developing subdivisions through out the city. Hobart has Twenty-one beautiful parks located throughout the city. Along with the city parks Hobart has a 250 acre lake located near the downtown area which provides for fishing and boating.
Hobart has six schools, several private schools, and a business college that provide an excellent education for our children and young adults.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $139,131
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 27,830. Hobart covers 26.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 632 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 46342 - Area code: 219
Weather
Hobart, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hobart is 38.02 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.47 Inches.
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