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South Haven, Indiana
South Haven is a community of 7,241 people in Porter County, Indiana.
Why visit South Haven
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Emagine Portage, Nike Missile Site C47 and Josephus Wolf House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Haven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Haven
South Haven is a census-designated place in Portage Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, South Haven had a population of 5,084.
From the Wikipedia article South Haven, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Nike Missile Site C47
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Missile site near Portage, Indiana
Josephus Wolf House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
374 West Highway 6, Valparaiso
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare1
Map of South Haven
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.4 in | 14.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 9.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Valparaiso Wtr Wks (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Porter County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Salt Creek Commons 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Portage 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Shorewood Forest 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Valparaiso 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Chesterton 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Burns Harbor 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Lake Station 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Hobart 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Porter 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- New Chicago 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wolf House P4240015, Chris Light at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1955 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173589413), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1945 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173591567), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1960 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173597153), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1955 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (24639495886), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1945 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173588331), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Main Shrine Dedicated to the Mother of Seven Sorrows, Seven Dolors Shrine, 1955 - Portage, Indiana (5601352857), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1945 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173590059), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1934 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173596443), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine in Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4412448812), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine in Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4752947805), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, circa 1930s - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4174346430), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolors Shrine, 1945 - Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana (4173590865), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seven Dolor Shrine, 1936 - Portage, Indiana (26023172235), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- View from Shrine, Seven Dolor Shrine, circa 1940s - Portage, Indiana (54071285780), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Twin Beauties - panoramio, oboCrayon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mail Pouch barn near Portage, Nyttend, Public domain
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