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Schneider, IN

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Population
261
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
634 ft
Median Home Value
$172,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,182
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityLowell, Indiana6.9 miles away · 11,853 residents.

About Schneider

Tucked into the southern edge of Lake County along the Kankakee River, Schneider is a tiny, peaceful community of under 300 residents. Surrounded by wide-open farmland and river-bottom country, the town offers a quiet, slow-paced atmosphere away from the busier suburbs further north. It is a simple place where neighbors know each other and the pace of life stays relaxed.

Schneider, Indiana (1910)

Because the town is so small, everyday life naturally connects with neighboring Lowell just a few minutes up the road. Students attend the Tri-Creek School Corporation, and locals head north for grocery runs, restaurants, and medical care. If you are looking for true small-town seclusion with easy access to outdoor recreation along the river, Schneider offers a calm, affordable corner of Northwest Indiana to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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